Lake Co., FL (March 25, 2025) – A fatal collision happened in Lake County on Saturday night, March 22. Police say the accident occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m. on State Road 19 south of Arrowtree Boulevard. Police say a 2020 Audi headed south veered into the northbound lanes and hit the left side of a 2013 Ford Mustang. The impact forced the Mustang off the roadway and into a ditch.
The driver of the Mustang, a man from Dunnellon, 30, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two people inside the Audi were taken to the South Lake Hospital with minor injuries. Police in Lake County continue to investigate the details of the collision.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. We also hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.
Florida Traffic Accidents
Traffic collisions occur in Florida at an alarming rate. Daily, more than 1,000 collisions are reported throughout the state. In the United States today, over 220 million individuals travel in some type of vehicle every day. In Florida alone, more than 15 million drivers travel on state roadways daily.
Every day, approximately 1% of drivers become involved in Florida auto accidents. Unfortunately, most of these collisions are caused by driver negligence. Information provided by the NHTSA shows that more than 94% of reported traffic accidents in the United States are caused by driver negligence. Negligent driving can be displayed in countless ways; however, intoxication, speeding, fatigue, and distraction are the most common.
For context, over 6 million traffic accidents are reported across the country per year, most of which are caused by negligent driving. Looking at your phone for five seconds while traveling at 55 miles per hour is equal to traveling the length of a football field with a blindfold on. This is extremely dangerous and can cause severe or even fatal injuries for you or someone else on the road.
Losing a loved one in a fatal accident is a devastating experience. Our prestigious and caring legal team at Neufeld & Kleinberg can help you file a compensation claim so you can get the help you need paying for funeral costs and other losses arising from your close one’s fatal wreck.
At Neufeld & Kleinberg, our brave team of wrongful death attorneys in Lake County has been working for many years to help bereaved families recover from the life-changing experience of suddenly losing a loved one in a traffic crash. Especially if you know your loved one’s 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) 931-6666 to learn more about how we can help you during this challenging 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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