Bradenton, FL (July 14, 2020) - A 38-year-old woman from Myakka City was killed in a head-on crash that took place on Tuesday, July 14th. The crash happened just after 4:00 p.m. along State Road 64 near Verna Bethany Road.

According to police, the woman was traveling westbound when she collided head-on with an SUV traveling eastbound. The woman died as a result of the crash. Her two children were seriously hurt and the SUV driver also suffered serious injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the accident.

No additional details are available at this time.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims and families of those affected by this tragic Bradenton car accident.

According to statistics, more than 3,000 people were killed in Florida car accidents last year and thousands more were injured. Head-on crashes are one of the leading causes of deaths and serious injuries on our roadways. These types of accidents are almost always attributable to either driver negligence or medical emergencies. Police will continue to investigate this accident to determine the cause.

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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