Sumter County, FL (September 28, 2020) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating following a head-on collision in Sumter County. The crash took place on Sunday, September 27th around 11:00 p.m.

Officials responded to the scene near the intersection with State Road 50. According to police, a 27-year-old man from Tampa was driving an SUV northbound on SR 471 as a tractor-trailer was heading south. The male operator of the SUV was forced to pass another vehicle and collided head-on with the semi-truck. The SUV rolled over and came to rest on its side. The driver of the SUV died at the scene while the truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No one involved in the accident has been identified at this time.

There is no additional information available.

According to statistics published by NHTSA, a car accident in Florida takes place about every 92 seconds. Drivers should always remember to remain cautious and vigilant as Florida car accidents can have devastating consequences.

We wish to extend our condolences to the victim's family following this tragic crash in Sumter 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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