Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
WILDWOOD, FL – State troopers said a man was killed when a vehicle slammed into a parked truck on an Interstate 75 entrance ramp Tuesday afternoon.
A report by the Villages-News said the crash occurred on the ramp from State Road 44 at 3:46 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of a Nissan Rogue was heading northbound on the ramp when the vehicle hit a tractor-trailer that was parked on the paved east shoulder and the Nissan struck the truck’s trailer.
A passenger in the Nissan, a 25-year-old man from Wildwood, was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. The Nissan driver, a 22-year-old Wildwood man, sustained minor injuries. The truck driver was not injured.
If you have been involved in an accident involving a truck, the Sumter County Truck Accident Lawyers at Whittel & Melton are here to offer our assistance. We can advise you of your legal actions and help you determine whether a trucking accident lawsuit is the best course of action. Contact Whittel and Melton, LLC today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation with a member of our experienced legal team.