St. Petersburg, FL (December 26, 2020) - A 25-year-old man is dead and a woman is injured following a two-car crash in St. Petrsbeug on Christmas Eve. The crash happened just after 7:00 p.m. on 54th Avenue N, near the intersection with 48th Street.
According to a report, the man was traveling southbound on 48th Street when he attempted to make a left turn onto 54th Avenue. As he made the turn, his vehicle collided with a sedan driven by a 36-year-old woman from Seminole. The man, who was not identified, suffered critical injuries. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later died. The Seminole woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Her identity has also not been released at this time. There were no other vehicles involved in the accident and no additional injuries were reported.
An investigation is ongoing. No further information is available.
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 St. Petersburg 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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