Hernando County, FL (January 26, 2021) - A 53-year-old woman from Wesley Chapel was killed in a car accident that took place on Monday in Hernando County. the accident happened around 9:15 p.m. on Powell Road near Birt Street.

According to the  Florida Highway Patrol, a 33-year-old woman was operating a car eastbound on Powell when she tried to make a U-turn at Birt. As she made her turn, she traveled too wide and collided with an SUV. Neither the driver nor passenger of the SUV were injured in the accident. However, the 53-year-old woman was a passenger in the first vehicle. She was killed as a result of the crash. A 15-year-old girl who was also in the first car sustained serious injuries. The victims have not been identified at this time.

Following an investigation, troopers arrested the SUV driver for DUI. There is no further information available at this time.

Negligent and reckless driving are responsible for most of the crashes that occur on Florida's roadways each year. Drivers who choose to ignore the law and rules of the road are electing to place themselves and all other motorists at risk of serious injury or death. Sadly, many serious Florida car accidents would have been preventable if the negligent driver had used reasonable care and caution. 

We wish to offer our condolences to the victim of this crash in Hernando County. 

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