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LEESBURG, FL – A driver has been arrested for a fatal accident in Leesburg last week, reports the Leesburg News.
36-year-old Gustavo Martinez Cortez of Eustis was arrested on a third-degree felony charge of driving without a license.
The Nov. 7 crash involved a total of four vehicles, and occurred in the area of County Road 44 and North Silver Lake Road. Authorities said Cortez crashed into the back of a Toyota Corolla. The collision killed the driver of the Corolla, a 42-year-old man from Eustis. A semi-truck and a Mitsubishi Mirage were also involved in the wreck. The driver of the Mirage, a 23-year-old Deland woman, sustained minor injuries.
Cortez was taken to the Lake County Jail, and a judge set bond at $100,000 on Tuesday.
If you have lost a loved one in an accident that was caused by another person’s wrongful actions or negligence, then you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person responsible for their death. Our Lake County wrongful death lawyers at Whittel & Melton can help you determine if you are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit to help you recover monetary compensation. Contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your case in detail.