Pasco County, FL (August 2, 2020) - A 37-year-old man from Pinellas Park was killed and a 28-year-old woman was seriously hurt after a crash in Pasco County on Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Meridian Boulevard around 9:00 p.m.

According to reports, the man was driving a vehicle northbound on U.S. 19 when he tried to pass a second vehicle traveling in the same direction. The two cars, however, collided with one another. The first car flipped over after impact, ejecting the male driver and his female passenger. The driver, who has not been identified, was rushed to a local hospital where he later died. The female passenger suffered critical, life-threatening injuries. Both the driver and a passenger in the second vehicle suffered minor injuries. No other cars were involved in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation at this time. There is no additional information available.

A Florida car accident can be a very devastating and life-altering event for victims. Sadly, thousands of people are hurt or killed each year on our roadways in crashes that were not their fault. Negligent driving, including speeding, and reckless driving, is a frequent contributor to many of the serious and fatal accidents that take place across our state every day.

We extend our thoughts and condolences to all who are affected by this tragic accident in Pasco 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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