Odessa, FL (March 2, 2021) - A man was killed in a crash that took place on State Road 54 in Odessa. The accident happened on Tuesday, March 2nd around 10:30 a.m.

According to reports, a 52-year-old man was traveling westbound on State Road 54. At the same time, a 17-year-old driver from Odessa was traveling in the opposite direction. The 52-year-old man attempted to make a left turn and collided with the front-end of the SUV. The man was killed in the crash while the teen sustained serious injuries. The man's identity has not been released pending next-of-kin notification.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing. No further information is available.

Florida car accidents can change multiple lives in a matter of seconds. While no one ever gets behind the wheel of a vehicle expecting to be involved in an accident, these crashes affect innocent victims each day. Motorists who are otherwise following traffic and safety rules can be injured when they cross paths with a negligent driver. Nearly every crash is caused due to the negligence of one or more drivers and must be carefully investigated by authorities.

Our thoughts are with those affected by this injury accident on State Road 54 in Odessa.

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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