Miami hit-and-run crash kills three and injures another victim
On Sunday, January 2, 2011, Robert Wissler, 25, was driving a Honda Civic when the vehicle was struck by a van allegedly driven by Cedric Levon Williams. The severe impact caused Wissler's vehicle to strike a street light, killing him and two passengers and injuring a fourth.
According to police, Williams fled the scene after the crash and failed to help or render aid. While the driver will now face criminal charges, the families of those who lost loved ones will be changed forever. Florida's wrongful death and auto accident law permit the families to bring their own claim against Williams for the wrongful death of their children.
Florida law may also allow the families to pursue punitive damages against Williams for his apparent willful, wanton disregard for the safety of the public.
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