A 63-year-old woman died after her vehicle and a Polk County Sheriff's patrol car collided on U.S. 27, in Lakeland, FL late Saturday.
According to the Lakeland Ledger, Polk County Sheriff's Office identified the woman as Moni Kurian of Huntwicke Boulevard in Davenport, FL.
Polk County Sheriff's officials stated Deputy William Schob, 39, was responding to a call about a hit-and-run vehicle crash at 10:20 p.m. Saturday and had his emergency lights and siren on as he traveled north on U.S. 27 near Haines City, FL.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office identified the woman as Moni Kurian of Huntwicke Boulevard in Davenport
Kurian and her husband, 69-year-old Puleekunnil Joseph Kurian, were traveling south on U.S. 27, in Haines City, FL in a 2004 Jeep Cherokee. The Polk County Sheriff's Office stated the Jeep turned east near Citrus Ridge Drive, in Haines City, FL and into the path of the patrol car. The patrol car struck the Jeep on the passenger side.
Moni Kurian died at the scene.
Puleekunnil Kurian was taken to Heart of Florida Hospital, in Haines City, FL with minor injuries.
Schob was taken to Heart of Florida Hospital, in Haines City, Ll. He later was taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center, in Polk County, FL for further evaluation and was released.
Schob, who has been with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for 12 years, was traveling with his police dog. The dog received a cut on his head during the crash. The dog was treated at a local veterinary hospital, where he received 10 stitches above his right eye.
Schob was taken to Heart of Florida Hospital, in Haines City, FL. He later was taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center, in Lakeland, Fl for further evaluation and was released.
All three people involved in the crash were wearing seat belts.
The Lakeland Ledger states that the intersection of U.S. 27 and Citrus Ridge Drive is the site of a crash that killed three people last fall. Crosses placed nearby memorialize the victims.
According to the Florida DMV online guide, in a car crash you are much more likely to be killed if you are not wearing a seat belt. The Florida Seat Belt law states that the front seat passengers must wear seat belts. This law applies to any car manufactured since 1968. In addition, all passengers under 18 years old must wear a seat belt or be otherwise restrained by a child car seat. It is against the law to operate a vehicle if all the passengers do not meet these standards.
Rivas Law Group is a personal injury law firm located in Winter Haven, FL. Attorney Tania Rivas is a civil attorney dedicated to representing injured victims in Polk County, FL. If you or a loved one have been injured in an automobile accident, call us toll free at (877)299-5539 for your free consultation with Attorney Rivas.
