Marion County, FL (January 20, 2021) - Two people were killed and a third was critically injured in a crash that took place on I-75 in Marion County. The crash happened on Tuesday, January 29th around 8:30 p.m.

The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a van was traveling behind a truck and trailer when the van collided with pieces of rebar that were hanging from the back of the trailer. The rebar penetrated the windshield, dragging the van until it came to a stop. The front seat occupants of the van, a man and woman from Pennsylvania, both died in the accident. An 82-year-old passenger in the van was critically hurt. All three victims were wearing seat belts and neither of them has been identified at this time. The driver of the truck was not hurt.

There is no word on whether any charges will be filed. No further details are available.

There is certainly nothing more devastating and heartbreaking than the loss of a loved one to a Florida car accident. Most car accidents that take place in our state are caused by the negligence of at least one person and must be carefully investigated in order to determine the cause. According to statistics, more than 3,000 people sadly lost their lives in car accidents on our streets and highway in 2019. Many of these victims were killed at the hands of others whose negligent behavior led to their untimely death.

Our most sincere condolences are with the families affected by this tragic fatal accident in Marion County. 

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases or personal injury that are relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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