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News: Driver killed, passenger injured in SUV crash on I-75 in Pasco County

PASCO COUNTY, FL – An elderly driver was killed in a sport utility vehicle accident in Pasco County Sunday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A report by WFLA stated that the crash happened on Interstate 75 near mile marker 279.  According to the FHP, a 75-year-old Leesburg man was driving an SUV north on the interstate at about 4:50 p.m. when the vehicle went off the roadway, crashed through a fence and struck a tree.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene while his passenger, a 73-year-old Leesburg man, was seriously injured.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a car accident due to another person’s negligence, do not delay in calling Whittel & Melton to learn more about damages that you may be entitled to. Our Pasco County car accident lawyers will be there to guide you through every phase of the legal process, and will fight hard on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve. Give us a call at 866-608-5529 or contact us online to set up a free consultation.

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