Clay County, FL (January 12, 2021) - One person lost their life, and others were hurt following a crash in Clay County on Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened on U.S. 301 at the intersection with County Road 218.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Ram 3500 pickup was haling an SUV on a flatbed trailer when it collided with a Kia Cadenze. Both vehicles then collided with a Ford Expedition and then the Expedition crashed into a Hyundai Sonata. The Kia driver died at the accident scene and three others sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The identity of the deceased victim is not available at this time.
There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed. No additional details regarding the crash are available at this time.
Car accidents in Florida take place about every 92 seconds. While many accidents are minor in nature and do not result in any injuries, some crashes are far more serious and can lead to life-altering outcomes. Deadly crashes are reported about eight times per day in our state. Sadly, these accidents often result in the deaths of innocent victims.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims of this fatal car accident in Clay County.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 or personal injury that are 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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