As Orlando car accident lawyers we have represented Florida families involved in devastating car accidents throughout Florida. Recently, I wrote about a tragic Orlando car accident that appears to involve street racing by a PGA Tour professional. Now, we report on another Orlando car accident that involves racing on our Orlando roadways.

According to eyewitnesses, a modified, super-charged Nissan was racing when it flipped over and killed the Orlando driver. The Florida Highway Patrol described the driver as both speeding and driving recklessly on the ramp from the 408 to the Greenway. For several hours, that ramp was closed while evidence was gathered. Troopers carefully measured every inch of roadway and examined every piece of debris, trying to find out why a 43-year-old Orlando man’s car was involved in a deadly car accident shortly after six o’clock this morning.

The evidence revealed that the car hit the guardrail at a high rate of speed, rolled over, and the Orlando driver was ejected and killed. According to the Florida Highway Patrol the man wasn’t on the road alone. Witnesses said they saw two other cars, in addition to the victim’s car, zooming past at well over 100 miles per hour. The three were apparently weaving in and out of traffic and being reckless. Troopers are now looking for the other drivers involved.

Investigators said the victim’s Nissan was modified for speed, with special tires and a customized undercarriage. However, it lacked proper registration and a tag. The Florida Highway Patrol cautioned that these road racers on our public streets and highways put everyone’s life at risk. While this tragedy appears limited to one of the participants, we have found too often, completely innocent drivers to be impacted by such disregard for public safety.