St Johns County, FL (January 16, 2021) - Authorities in St. Johns County responded to the scene of a fatal accident on Friday night. The crash happened along State Road A1A.

The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the accident scene. According to officials, a BMW and a Tesla were traveling in opposite directions when one of the vehicles crossed the centerline and collided head-on with the other. The driver of the BMW died at the accident scene. There is no word on the condition of the other driver. The victim of the crash has not been identified at this time and there is no word on the cause of the collision.

An investigation is underway. There is no additional information available at this time.

Fatal car accidents in Florida are reported about eight times per day. In 2019, more than 3,000 people tragically lost their lives in crashes on Florida's roadways, making our state one of the most dangerous in the nation for motorists. Head-on accidents produce some of the most dangerous and deadly outcomes of all types of car accidents and are almost always caused by the actions of at least one negligent driver.

Our condolences are with the victim's family following this fatal head-on crash in St. Johns County. 

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 or personal injury that are 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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