Lake County, FL (July 2, 2020) - A couple was killed in a head-on car accident on State Road 50 in Lake County. The crash happened on Thursday, July 2nd.

According to police, 49-year-old James Joiner was driving a pickup truck westbound on SR 50 when he crossed over into the eastbound lanes. Joiner continued traveling the wrong way before colliding head-on with a Honda Accord. A man and his fiance were in the Honda Accord at the time of the crash. They were killed in the accident. Joiner was not injured in the accident. He was later arrested and charged with two counts of vehicular homicide. No additional details were reported.

We wish to extend our condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this fatal Lake County car accident.

There were about 3,000 fatalities reported in car accidents across Florida last year. The presence of negligent drivers greatly contributes to the number of serious and fatal accidents that occur throughout our state. Speeding, distracted driving, impairment, and drowsiness are all common examples of negligent driving behavior that can have catastrophic effects on other motorists.

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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