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GAINESVILLE, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol released details of a fatal wreck that occurred in Gainesville early Sunday morning.
The Ocala StarBanner reports a pickup truck driver was headed north on Interstate 75 when the crash occurred at about 12:25 a.m.
According to the FHP, the driver was going at a high rate of speed when he took the Williston Road exit ramp and was unable to negotiate the curve.
The pickup went onto the grass shoulder and collided with a tree. The driver, a 22-year-old man from Ocala, was dead on arrival after being taken to UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. There were no passengers in the pickup.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident due to a reckless or negligent driver, contact Whittel & Melton for legal guidance regarding your case. Our experienced Gainesville Car Accident Attorneys are available to consult with you and help you determine the best course of action for seeking justice and compensation. We can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation.