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A 63-year-old man was killed after his car struck three horses that apparently escaped from their gated/fenced area at Turtle Pond Farm. The man was identified as Edbert Gladford Hastings of Trenton, Florida; he died at the scene of the accident. Hastings was approaching the intersection of U.S. 27 and County Road 316 when he struck 3 horses, killing them instantly. According to Florida troopers, Hastings did not see the horses because of the darkness of the road. After impact, Hastings’ white Hyundai Sonata traveled for about 200 feet where its roof was torn off. The car apparently traveled 1,000 feet after initial impact until it came to its final resting point. The horses that lived were held overnight by a Good Samaritan. To read more on this story please see Man killed after car hits horses that escaped farm.
The death of this man is a tragedy for his family and community. Accidents, especially automobile accidents, can be quite unpredictable. Visibility and driver attentiveness are key factors to avoid car accidents. However, even when these factors are present accidents can still occur. The owner of the farm, if found negligent, may expose him to liability for this accident. If circumstances out of your control caused you to be involved in a car accident and you are unaware of how Florida law handles your unique circumstance, contact a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer for advise and counsel regarding the issues of your case.