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Jamie Scardina: One of three people injured in Acreage crash has died, PBSO says

Posted at 9:26 AM, Jan 12, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-16 19:21:50-05

UPDATE: One of three people involved in Thursday's crash has died.

Jamie Scardina, 34, succumbed to his injuries the following day in the hospital.

His sister has set up a GoFundMe account to raise money for his cremation. 

According to a crash investigation report by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the crash was caused by Thomas Cifrodella, 36, who drove his Chevy Cobalt through a stop sign at the corner of Key Lime Boulevard and Avacado Boulevard, hitting Scardina's Ford van and causing it to roll over. 

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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said three people were injured after a serious two-vehicle wreck Thursday morning in The Acreage.

At 8:23 a.m., emergency crews responded to the crash near the intersection of Avocado and Key Lime boulevards.

Firefighter had to use the Jaws of Life to cut the trapped occupants from their vehicles.  

Witnesses at the scene said they rushed to aid the victims, which included two women in a silver car and one man in a van.

The three patients are being transported to a local trauma center for treatment.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said all westbound lanes of Key Lime Boulevard are shut down east of the area.