The following story from the Florida Times Union is both sad and tragic. The story illustrates just how quickly life changes and serves as a reminder just how fragile life really is. It is during times like these that strong family bonds coupled with the expertise of a personal injury lawyer like Brett Hastings can help a family to try and pick up the pieces and move forward. The Times Union reported:
A Jacksonville 20-year-old was killed and three others hospitalized Sunday in a St. Johns County crash.
Two vehicles were involved in the 9:30 p.m. wreck on Florida 207 at New Hampshire Road in Elkton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Two people were flown to Shands Jacksonville and one was taken to Flagler Hospital, said Jeff Prevatt, deputy operations chief for St. Johns County Fire Rescue.
An FHP report said David Khachatourov was driving a Mazda north on 207 when the car crossed over the concrete median and struck another vehicle heading south. Khachatourov was thrown from the Mazda and pronounced dead at the scene. Khachatourov, 20, had not been wearing a seat belt, authorities said.
The other vehicle in the collsion, a Saturn, was being driven by Casandra L. Sheridan, 26, of Crescent City. Sheridan had 5-year-old Romiah Henderson and 4-month-old Caden Sheridan in the car. All were hospitalized with serious injuries — Sheridan and Romiah were taken to Shands Jacksonville, Caden to Flagler Hospital. All were wearing seat belts, authorities said.
