Lawsuit alleges missing warning signs, unsafe detour led to fatal 2024 crash

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in the August 2024 crash near Belle Glade, killing nine people — including six children.

The lawsuit, filed Wednesday by the family members’ estates and lone survivor Jorden Hall, blames Hatton Highway for creating the deadly crash and seeks damages from Palm Beach County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and five private companies for their alleged role in creating “dangerous” conditions for drivers.

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Families of Belle Glade crash victims sue county, state

Seth Pajcic, the attorney representing the victims’ family and the lone survivor, said Hall is continuing to work and trying to live life even though he was involved in a crash where nine of his family members died…

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