Teens Killed in a One-Car Crash Near Lakeland
According to Bay news 9, a car crash on the evening of Saturday October 11, 2008 in Polk County killed two people, leaving three others with serious injuries.
According to the Florida State troopers, the 16-year old driver, Patrick Mellan was traveling on State Road 570 when his 2007 Ford Mustang lost control. The car hit a palm tree and then a utility pole.
The driver, Mellan, as well as 19-year-old passenger-Derrick Austin, were listed in serious condition. Eddie Gallon, a 17-year-old passenger- was listed in critical condition. 16 year-old passenger- Kennan Mullins, was pronounced dead at the scene, and another passenger, 27-year-old, Warren Williams, died later at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. State Troopers are unsure yet if anyone was wearing a safety belt.
In 2000, 8,155 15- to 20-year-old drivers were involved in fatal crashes --Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15 to 20 year olds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
It is unfortunate to lose any one to a car crash, it is especially difficult to lose such young members of our society. Here at Distasio Law Firm we are sympathetic to those injured or killed in a serious car wreck.
Scott Distasio
Lakeland personal injury attorney
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