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CAR ACCIDENTS   |  August 6, 2021
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FROSTPROOF, FL – Authorities said an SUV crash in Polk County Tuesday left a passenger dead and a 17-year-old driver injured.

According to The Ledger, the teen was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee east on U.S. 98 West near Old Stokes Road near the town of Frostproof just before 2:30 pm. He told investigators he swerved to avoid hitting a large bird and drove off the roadway. The SUV hit a culvert, went into the air and then flipped after coming down.

A passenger, 45-year-old Mary Ruiz of Sebring, was pronounced dead after being transported to Lakeland Regional Health. She was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, the sheriff’s office said. The driver, who was wearing a seat belt, was injured and taken to AdventHealth Sebring.

The crash remains under investigation.

Contact the Polk County Car Accident Lawyers at Kemp, Ruge and Green right away if you or a loved one have been injured in a motor vehicle accident. We can help you pursue financial compensation for your medical bills and other expenses after a crash caused by the negligence of another driver. Call us today at 727-847-4878 or complete our online contact form to set up a free consultation with our dedicated legal team.

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