Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL – A collision in Pasco County last week claimed the life of an elderly driver, state troopers said.
According to Pasco News Online, the victim was an 85-year-old woman from Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The Florida Highway Patrol said she was driving a Kia Soul north on US-301 in Zephyrhills Feb. 16 when the crash occurred at about 10:20 am.
The FHP said the woman attempted a U-turn at the intersection with Wire Road and entered the path of a tractor-trailer going south, resulting in a crash.
The Kia driver was pronounced dead after being transported to an area hospital. The tractor-trailer driver, a 37-year-woman from Hiram, Georgia, was not injured in the wreck.
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.