Plant City, FL (September 2, 2020) - One person is dead following a crash in Plant City. The crash took place around 11:40 p.m. along Ralston Road near the intersection with County Line Road.

According to reports from the scene, a teenage driver was operating a 2004 Ford Expedition at a high rate of speed. The Ford hit a speed before running off of the roadway and collided with a tree. An 18-year-old passenger was thrown from the vehicle and died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash. Two other passengers were taken to South Florida Baptist Hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. The driver sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. No one involved has been identified.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing at this time. There is no further information available. 

Fatal car accidents take place about once every three hours in Florida. A Florida car accident can be a devastating event that can turn your world upside down in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, many motorists are killed or seriously hurt each and every when they come into contact with a negligent driver. 

We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the victim's family following this tragic car accident in Plant City.

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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