Zephyrhills, FL (March 27, 2023) - Authorities in Zephyrhills responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle accident in Zephyrhills on Monday morning, March 27th. The crash took place on Eiland Boulevard, just west of Ryals Road. 

According to a police report, a total of six cars, including a cement truck, were involved in the accident. The crash occurred when the cement truck failed to stop at a traffic light and collided with a pickup truck, causing a chain-reaction collision with four other cars. The driver of the pickup, a 79-year-old Michigan man, was critically injured in the accident. The cement truck driver suffered serious injuries, while four others, including a 1-year-old boy, were also hurt. The identities of the victims have not been released at this time.

No further information is available.

Each year, more than 250,000 people are injured when they are involved in traffic accidents in Florida. A Florida car accident typically happens very suddenly and unexpectedly. In most cases, a negligent driver is to blame for the collision. Speeding, negligent driving, and inattention all play major roles in the most serious accidents that take place in our state.

Our thoughts and well-wishes go out to those affected by this car accident in Zephyrhills. We hope for a full recovery. 

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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