Wildwood Man Killed During Multi-Vehicle Crash on County Road 466

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on December 22, 2022

According to preliminary details from the Florida Highway Patrol, one person was killed and three others were severely injured Monday evening during a deadly multi-vehicle collision along County Road 466 in The Villages.

Initial auto accident reports from troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol indicate that it was shortly before 10:00 p.m. on December 19, 2022, when an 18-year-old man from Leesburg was driving a sedan-style vehicle in the westbound direction of County Road 466 heading towards Buena Vista Boulevard. At this same time, a 27-year-old man from Wildwood and his 22-year-old passenger were approaching the intersection of C.R. 466 and Buena Vista Boulevard. For reasons that are currently unknown, the 18-year-old driver failed to stop for a red light controlling the intersection and slammed into the side of the Wildwood resident’s vehicle.

The impact from the T-bone collision propelled both vehicles into a nearby traffic pole and the continuing momentum caused the 27-year-old driver to crash into a 46-year-old man from Ocala who was driving a sport utility vehicle near the intersection at the time.

Multiple emergency response teams from Marion & Sumter Counties, as well as officers with the Florida Highway Patrol, were dispatched to the scene of the three-car pile-up. Many life-saving measures were applied to help the 27-year-old Wildwood driver, however, he sadly passed away due to the severity of his injuries. His 22-year-old female passenger from Leesburg was also severely injured and was transported to a local hospital.

The 46-year-old driver of the SUV and his 63-year-old female passenger sustained minor injuries during the collision.

The 18-year-old driver from Leesburg and his 18-year-old passenger suffered severe injuries during the incident and they were both taken to the hospital for further medical treatment.

This multi-vehicle crash is being investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. No additional information is known at this time.

Since 1977, Florida personal injury lawyer James O. Cunningham has been dedicated to the diligent representation of victims who have been severely injured or killed during an auto accident. To schedule a free 30-minute case evaluation, please fill out a contact form located on our website or call our office directly at 877-FL-INJURY to speak with an associate.

James O. Cunningham

Since 1977, personal injury lawyer James Cunningham has provided effective legal advocacy to people who are injured through the negligent actions of another person or entity throughout the Central Florida area. He fights to obtain recoveries for his clients’ physical and emotional pain and suffering and pursues his clients’ personal injury cases with a commitment to excellence and impeccable preparation.