The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can seem unfathomable to many people. Unfortunately, a serious car accident could quickly claim someone’s life, and this event happens on the roadways across the country every day. It is likely the families affected by such events will suffer considerable grief and other hardships in the aftermath of such a tragedy.
The family of one woman in Florida will likely be trying to work through their emotions after a recent fatal crash. According to reports, the woman had stopped her vehicle on the shoulder of the road for unknown reasons, but it was speculated that the vehicle may have been disabled. While the woman was parked, her vehicle’s hazard lights were activated, but her vehicle was struck by another vehicle.
It was noted that the moving vehicle hit a guardrail before striking the stopped vehicle. Additional information regarding the incident includes:
- The woman in the stopped vehicle was ejected from the car after the collision.
- The injuries she suffered proved fatal.
- The driver of the moving vehicle suffered only minor injuries.
- Undisclosed criminal charges were pending against the surviving driver.
The family of the woman killed in this Florida car accident undoubtedly has many questions about how this fatal incident occurred. Unfortunately, they may not be able to gain answers to all of those questions easily. As they attempt to work through this ordeal, they may find that filing a wrongful death claim against the driver considered at fault could allow them to pursue justice and compensation for their loss.