Columbia County, FL (August 17, 2020) - Police were on the scene of a fatal accident in Columbia County on Monday, August 17th. The crash happened on I-10 near U.S. 441 around 11:15 a.m. 

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 36-year-old female driver was operating a vehicle eastbound on I-10 when her car collided with a tractor-trailer. A 13-year-old female occupant of the car was killed in the crash. The driver and a 15-year-old female passenger suffered serious injuries and were taken to a hospital in Gainesville for treatment. The truck driver sustained minor injuries. There is no information on the cause of the accident at this time and no word on whether any charges are expected.

No additional details are available at this time.

Commercial truck accidents in Florida often result in a catastrophic outcome. Commercial vehicles are present in large numbers on major highways throughout our state. When a vehicle is involved in a crash with a large truck, there is a great risk of death or serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle. Commercial truck crashes often present complicated questions of liability and require a thorough investigation and reconstruction of the crash in order to determine responsibility.

Our condolences are with the victim's family following this tragic crash in Columbia 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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