Clay County, FL (September 28, 2024) – One person lost their life and eight others suffered injuries in a multi-car wreck on Saturday morning, September 28. The fatal accident occurred in Keystone Heights, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. at County Road 352 on State Road 21. Three vehicles were involved, including a black pickup truck, a white sedan, and a white minivan. Police say the pickup was headed south on SR-21 while the sedan was heading north. The van was waiting to turn onto SR-21 in the parking lot of a nearby gas station. The truck turned left into the path of the sedan, causing it to strike the van in the parking lot.
A passenger inside the van, age 31, was taken to an area hospital, where he later lost his life. Eight others suffered injuries, including three children. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. In addition, we hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.
Florida Auto Collisions
Car accidents happen in Florida at an alarming rate. Every day, over 1,000 traffic accidents are reported throughout the Sunshine State. Almost everyone gets around in some type of vehicle in the US, putting over 220 million individuals on the roadways every single day. In Florida alone, over 15 million drivers travel on the roadways throughout the state daily.
Each day, almost 1% of drivers become involved in traffic accidents in Florida. Sadly, the majority of these accidents are caused by negligent drivers. According to the NHTSA, over 94% of reported au to accidents in the US are caused by negligent drivers. Negligent driving can be displayed in countless ways, however: In the US, the most common forms include:
- Distraction
- Fatigue
- Intoxication
- Speeding
For context, over 400,000 traffic collisions in the US happen yearly, caused by drivers who are distracted. Most of these drivers are distracted by their cell phones. Looking down at your phone for five seconds while traveling at 55 miles per hour is equivalent to driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed. This is extremely dangerous and can end in severe injuries or even death for you and everyone you encounter on the road.
At Neufeld & Kleinberg, PA, our team of personal injury attorneys in Clay County has been working for many years to help crash victims and their loved ones recover from difficult traffic accidents. Especially if you know your wreck was caused by a negligent driver, you deserve to be able to recover without having to worry about money. Call our law firm at (305) 690-0617 to learn more about how we can help you during this difficult time.
Note: This article is intended for informational purposes only. Our dedicated team compiles accident news reports using a variety of trusted external sources, such as local news outlets, official police reports, social media updates, and eyewitness statements regarding incidents in Florida. While we strive for accuracy, the facts in this post have not been independently verified by our writers. If you identify any inaccuracies, please contact Neufeld & Kleinfeld, PA, immediately, and we will promptly address any corrections. Posts can also be removed upon request.
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