What Families Can Do After a Fatal Crash Like This

It was supposed to be a night they would always remember.

Angelina DeLeon and Brandon Klenk were 17 and 18 years old, full of promise and dressed in their best, headed home from prom in Palatka, Florida. But just after midnight, their car was struck by a driver traveling at high speed. Both teens were killed. They never made it home.

Their families are now living every parent’s nightmare. And they deserve more than condolences. They deserve answers. They deserve justice.

What We Know

According to reports, the teens had been at a stop sign when another vehicle came barreling toward them. The collision was so violent, the car carrying Angelina and Brandon flipped multiple times and was nearly torn in half. The driver who hit them survived.

An investigation is ongoing. No charges have been filed as of the initial reporting. And that raises hard questions — not just about what happened that night, but about how our legal system responds when young lives are stolen in an instant.

Behind Every Headline Is a Family

At Walton + Brown, we represent families whose loved ones have been lost in crashes like this one. These are not “accidents.” They are preventable tragedies caused by reckless decisions, negligence, or failure to act with care.

What often follows is a second trauma: a justice system that moves too slowly, an insurance process designed to protect companies over people, and a media cycle that forgets too quickly.

Families are left grieving, confused, and forced to navigate the legal process while trying to bury their children.

We believe no family should walk that road alone.

Holding Drivers — and Systems — Accountable

If the investigation confirms that speeding or reckless driving caused this crash, there must be consequences. But beyond criminal charges, civil law gives families another path: a wrongful death lawsuit. This kind of legal action helps uncover the truth, hold all responsible parties accountable, and ensure surviving family members have the support they need moving forward.

No amount of money replaces a child. But it can help rebuild what was taken — and force change that protects other families in the future.

Why This Story Matters Everywhere

Angelina and Brandon were doing everything right. They were young. Joyful. Driving home from a moment they had waited for all year. Now their parents are planning funerals.

This is not just a Florida story. It is a reminder to all of us that lives can be changed in an instant. And when tragedy strikes, our legal system must respond with urgency, compassion, and accountability.

Want to talk? If you or someone you love has been affected by a tragic crash, our team is here to help. Schedule a free, no-pressure consultation today.

Call us at 614-636-3476 or visit WaltonBrownLaw.com.