Wesley Chapel, FL — April 7, 2023, two people were killed and another was injured after an accident where a vehicle and a semi-truck crashed on Route 54.
Authorities said that the incident happened early Friday at the intersection of State Route 54 and Morris Bridge Road. Details say that an 81-year-old Zephyrhills woman was in a vehicle going westbound on the highway. At the intersection, she attempted a left turn, during which an oncoming semi-truck hit her vehicle.
Due to the collision, the woman and a 38-year-old passenger sustained fatal injuries. A third person in that vehicle was seriously injured. No other injuries were confirmed. Right now, additional details about the crash are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
One key detail I haven’t seen mentioned in the news is who had the right-of-way when the crash happened. Some reports say that the woman “turned left into the path of” the truck. But images of the intersection I can find clearly show the crossing is controlled by traffic signals. It’s possible, then, for drivers to have a protected left turn. Is it possible the victim just failed to yield? Of course, but I’ve also handled situations where it wasn’t clear that the victim did nothing wrong until after far more thorough investigations. That’s why I at least encourage people to avoid jumping to conclusions until they’re sure they’re getting all the facts.
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