3 Vehicles Involved In Fatal Orlando Crash

Unfortunately, car accidents happen every day in Florida. Sadly, many people are killed by someone else’s negligence. This happened to a Celebration teen who was killed when their vehicle was rear-ended.

The 17-year-old girl was killed on the morning of July 29 in Orlando. She was driving a Dodge Caravan east on State Road 408. She was in the right outside lane approaching State Road 417, near the Dean Road exit, when she was hit from behind by a Honda Civic driven by a 35-year-old man from Orlando.

The impact caused the Dodge to rotate toward the shoulder. There were three people standing outside a Toyota Corolla on the shoulder – a 27-year-old from Orlando, a 26-year-old Coral Springs man, and a 27-year-old North Bay Village man. Then Dodge hit the three people, causing two to suffer critical injuries. They were taken to Orlando Regional Medical.

The Dodge then crashed into the Toyota. The 17-year-old was not wearing a seat belt. She died at the accident scene. The driver of the Civic was not injured. He remained at the accident scene.

The crash closed eastbound 408 for almost six hours. It remains under investigation.

Liability in a Rear-End Accident

When a rear-end accident occurs, who is at fault? The general rule is that the driver who rear-ends another vehicle is usually presumed to be at fault because they did not maintain a safe following distance. Typically, the driver in front is not liable, but there are some exceptions:

• Sudden stops. If the front vehicle makes a sudden and unexpected stop without a valid reason, the driver of that vehicle might be at fault to some degree.
• Mechanical failure. If the rear vehicle experiences a sudden mechanical failure (such as brake failure) and can prove this was unavoidable, liability might be shared.
• Reverse gear. If the front vehicle is in reverse gear and backs into the rear vehicle, the front vehicle’s driver may be at fault.
• Brake lights: If the brake lights of the front vehicle were not functioning, leading to the rear driver not realizing the vehicle was stopping, the front driver could be partially at fault.

 In a chain reaction crash, such as a multiple-car pileup, determining fault can be more complex. It may involve multiple parties sharing responsibility. In complicated cases like this, a police report can provide an objective account and may assign fault. Eyewitness accounts can also be helpful in supporting claims regarding how the accident occurred.

Contact Us Today

Rear-end accidents are not always minor fender-benders. A collision can have a domino effect that causes multiple vehicles to be damaged, which can result in serious or fatal injuries.

When a car crash happens, it can be a nerve-wracking situation. Count on the Kissimmee auto accident lawyers at Draper Law Office to guide you through the process. Schedule a free consultation today by calling (407) 743-6628 or filling out the online form.

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