Lake County, FL (February 4, 2021) - Two people were killed after a crash in Lake County on Thursday, February 4th. The collision happened around 5:00 a.m. on U.S. Highway 27.

According to officials at the scene, the crash involved a semi-truck and several other vehicles. There is no word at this time on the events leading up to the accident. When rescue crews arrived, they pronounced two people dead at the accident scene. The northbound lanes of the road were closed for several hours while officials worked at the scene.

There is no word on the identity of the victims and it is unclear whether any charges will be filed at this time.

Commercial truck accidents often result in serious and catastrophic consequences for victims. On average, Florida sees approximately 40,000 commercial truck accidents each year and these crashes result in about 50 deaths and 1,000 injuries. The injuries sustained in a Florida truck accident can cause long-term issues, including paralysis, broken bones, disfigurement, and death in the worst-case scenario. Truck accidents must be closely investigated in order to determine who should be held responsible.

We wish to offer our condolences to the victim's family following this truck crash in Lake County. 

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & 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 of personal injury 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 to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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