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3 Men Killed in Single-Vehicle Car Crash in Ruskin

Posted on Feb 15, 2012

February 15, 2012 – Ruskin, Fla. – In a report from Bay News 9, 3 men were killed in a single-vehicle car crash on U.S. 41.

The fatal car crash took place about 3 a.m. on Sunday, February 5.

Eri Venegas-Zuniga, 29, of Wimauma; Jesus Jaime, 29, of Gibsonton; and Abdiel Cruz, 27, of Ruskin, were heading northbound on U.S. 41 when the driver lost control of a 2001 Ford Expedition. It is not known at this time which man was the driver of the vehicle.

After the driver lost control, the SUV went onto a grassy median. It started overturning, causing all 3 men who were not wearing seatbelts, to be ejected. The victims all sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene of the accident. 

A car crash can lead to financial, physical and emotional injuries. To learn if you may be entitled to compensation, you should immediately consult with a Florida personal injury attorney.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.

As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities. 

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

• single-car accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
• accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

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