Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
GAINESVILLE, FL – A driver died after his vehicle was involved in a collision at an intersection in Gainesville on Thursday night, according to a report in the Gainesville Sun.
State troopers said the driver of a Ford sedan failed to stop at a stop sign at State Road 24 and Northeast 63rd Avenue at about 7:23 p.m. The Ford then entered the path of a Nissan sedan going north on State Road 24, and the front of the Nissan hit the left side of the Ford.
The driver of the Ford, a 62-year-old Tampa man, was pronounced dead after being taken to UF Health Shands Hospital. A passenger in his vehicle, a 44-year-old Gainesville woman, was listed in critical condition. The driver of the Nissan, a 29-year-old man from Gainesville, was in serious condition at the same hospital.
The accident happened in the vicinity of Gainesville Regional Airport.
Have you suffered injuries or the loss of a loved one due to a crash in the Gainesville area? If so, you may have the right to seek compensation for your medical bills, damaged property, pain and suffering, and more. Contact the knowledgeable Gainesville car accident attorneys at Whittel and Melton, LLC to schedule a free consultation where we can review your options. We can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529.