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An Ormond Beach attorney, Michael Crotty, died Friday after suffering fatal injuries when his car collided with a delivery truck that reportedly made a U-Turn into his lane of traffic. Crotty was driving northbound on Moreland Boulevard when the delivery truck pulled into his path of travel. Sadly, Michael Crotty was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is unknown whether any citations were given for this Florida automobile accident.
In Florida, both the driver and driver’s owner can be held liable for damages resulting from a vehicle accident. In this case, Vera Yela was working at the time of the accident and was driving a delivery truck. Most likely, if the estate and/or family of Michael Crotty were to seek damages from the wrongful death, then both the diver and his employer could be held liable if it is proven that there was negligence on part of the driver for this automobile accident.
Since this automobile accident involved a death, a full homicide investigation report will be completed by the local police department and / or Florida Highway Patrol. The investigation will evaluate the speed, direction, lighting, property damage, witness statements, and other evidence from this accident to determine the cause of the automobile accident.