Odessa, FL (January 12, 2021) - Two people were killed when an SUV and a motorcycle collided in Odessa on Tuesday. The crash happened on Altamont Lane at the intersection with State Road 54.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that an SUV was traveling northbound on Altamont when the driver came to a stop sign with SR 54. The driver made a left turn and collided with a speeding motorcycle that was traveling eastbound on SR 54. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man from Wesley Chapel, and the SUV driver, a 20-year-old Odessa man, both died as a result of the crash. Neither of the two men has been identified at this time. There were no additional injuries reported.
No further information is available at this time and an investigation continues.
There are about 400,000 reported car accidents in Florida every year. This number may seem high but it underscores some of the dangers that face motorists on our roadways. Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for motorists. Drivers must always remember to use proper care and caution to avoid or lower their risk of being hurt in a Florida car accident.
We are saddened to hear of this fatal accident in Odessa and our thoughts go out to all who were affected.
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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