Live Oak, FL (April 5, 2023) - Officials near Live Oak responded to a serious crash with multiple injuries and fatalities on Tuesday, April 4th. The accident happened just before 10:00 p.m. on Interstate 19 near mile marker 285.

According to a report, a 26-year-old was driving a van westbound on I-10 when the driver lost control for unknown reasons. The 26-year-old driver and two passengers were taken to UF Health Shands. A 27-year-old passenger and a 3-year-old passenger were also killed in the collision. No one involved has been identified at this time.

The accident is still under investigation. No new information is available.

Serious car accidents in Florida affect tens of thousands of victims on annual basis. Motorists should always be vigilant of their surroundings so that they can reduce their chances of being hurt in a major crash. However, some accidents are simply unavoidable.

We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to the victim's family following this serious car accident in Live Oak.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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