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Two Killed in Frostproof Auto Crash May Have Been Victims of Distracted Driving

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A professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter was arrested in Manatee County and charged with two counts of vehicular homicide in connection with a March 2012 crash that left two people dead in Polk County.

The Parrish resident is accused of causing a fatal head-on crash in Frostproof that killed a 60-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man. According to police, the MMA fighter was going some 20 mph over the speed limit when he illegally crossed over a double-yellow line while attempting to pass another vehicle. The accused then slammed into a Ford Focus traveling in the opposite direction on U.S. 98.

The 73-year-old passenger in the Focus was declared dead at the scene and the driver died on the way to the hospital. The professional fighter, who was driving a 2011 Camaro, was seriously injured.

The investigation not only revealed that the accused had been going well over the speed limit when the accident occurred, but it was also discovered that he had sent and received 51 text messages and had taken two phone calls from the time he left his house until the time of the crash a little more than an hour later. One of the cell phone calls lasted fifteen minutes.

So, along with the two counts of vehicular homicide, the driver has also been charged with reckless driving. He was released on bond shortly after his arrest.

Currently, Florida has no laws that limit the use of cell phones while driving.

Distracted and reckless drivers should be held accountable for the injuries and deaths they cause. If you or somebody you love has been a victim of a negligent motorist, a Polk County distracted driving accident lawyer at Farah & Farah can help you receive the compensation you deserve and the justice you seek. Call us at (800) 533-3555 to find out how we can help you.


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