Car accident in Walton County leaves one dead
Last updated Friday, March 3rd, 2023
Florida Highway Patrol reports a car accident in Walton County on Tuesday, February 28, resulting in the death of a man.
The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 90 when a white Ram pickup truck turned left off Cottonwood Blvd. to travel east and got hit by an eastbound red Pontiac Firebird right in the rear. Troopers say that the white pickup truck was blind to the red Pontiac, which, witnesses say, was driving without headlights.
A man from DeFuniak Springs, 50, lost his life to severe injuries, while the driver of the white pickup truck, a Laurel Hill man, 52, escaped injury.
The crash is under investigation, and more details should come out soon.
Our deepest condolences go out to the victim’s family during this difficult time.
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Driver negligence caused a car accident in Walton County
Florida has some of the worst car accident numbers out of all the states. With about 2,400 traffic-related deaths annually, the Sunshine State ranks third in the nation for road fatalities. Over 200,000 car accidents happen in Florida every year, according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles – more than 500 accidents every day!
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports trucks to have a 224% higher risk of causing fatalities than other vehicles in a crash.
We can feel your pain of losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. A wrongful death attorney in Walton County can help you file a claim for justice and compensation if you lose a loved one to a negligent car accident. Rebein Law helps surviving family members of victims get their financial lives back on track after an unexpected death.
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