Brevard County - Florida - Wrong Way Automobile Accidents Causes Deaths of Two People
An explosive 2-car, head-on collision occurred on State Road 46 in North Brevard County, Florida. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 1997 Chevrolet SUV was driving eastbound in the westbound lane of S.R. 46 when it crashed head-on into a westbound 2004 Ford pickup. The impact caused both vehicles to overturn and the pickup caught fire. Both drivers were killed in the crash, which occurred around 2:40 a.m. Investigators say the driver of the SUV, a 51-year-old Oviedo man, was not wearing his seat belt. Troopers are trying to identify the other driver. For more see Fiery car crash in Brevard County kills two people.
The deaths of these victims are a tragedy for their families and communities. Automobile accidents are the reason for a significant portion of Florida injury-related deaths. Florida drivers should keep their attention on the road, be aware of their surroundings, obey the speed limits and always wear their seat belts.
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