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UMATILLA, FL – Authorities said a single-vehicle wreck in Lake County on Saturday night claimed the life of a driver.
According to WKMG, the fatal accident took place in the vicinity of County Road 450 and County Road 42 near Umatilla.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of an SUV was heading north on County Road 450 at about 10:30 p.m., failed to stop at a stop sign and proceeded through the intersection. The vehicle went off the roadway and onto the grass shoulder, then hit a warning sign and a tree.
The driver, a 51-year-old woman from Ocklawaha, died after being taken to an area hospital. She is not believed to have been wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, the FHP said.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of a car accident due to the negligence of another person? If so, the Lake County Car Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can assist you with your case. We can help you pursue compensation for the expenses you have incurred from the crash. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we will not get paid a penny unless a recovery is made on your case. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.