Equestrian stars Andres Rodriquez, 31, and Sophie Walker, 30, killed in single-vehicle crash at Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in Wellington, Florida
Modified Date:
Mon, 01/04/2016 - 5:51pmAccident Date:
Monday, January 4, 2016
ANDRES RODRIGUEZ & SOPHIE WALKER PASS AWAY AFTER CAR CRASH
Venezuelan Show Jumper and Pan American silver medalist Andres Rodriguez (31) passed away after a car accident in Palm Beach, Florida in the early hours of this morning. His passenger Sophie Walker, an amateur rider, passed away at the scene and Rodriguez lost the battle a few hours later.
World-class equestrian jumper, woman die in Wellington crash
Rodriguez, initially from Venezuela before moving to Wellington, regularly competed at world-class facilities in North and South America. He competed in past Winter Equestrian Festivals.
Andres Rodriguez Killed in Fatal Car Accident in Wellington, Florida
Rodriguez was taken to Del Ray Medical Center in critical condition, where he passed away a few hours later. Rodriguez was said to have been giving Walker a ride home after a private birthday celebration at a home nearby.
Why every fatality from a crash is not legally a wrongful death
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Andres Rodriquez
Sophie Walker
Roadway:
Sunnydale DriveCity:
Wellington, FLCounty:
Palm Beach County, FL
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