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TikTok Star Sentenced for Killing Six Florida Farm Workers

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Farm workers in Tampa face numerous threats, including severe heat, mechanical hazards, and toxic exposure. However, one of the most shocking farm accidents in recent memory was caused by something more unexpected: A TikTok influencer. This individual is now facing many years in prison for causing a crash that killed six farm workers. What can you do if your family member died while working on a Tampa farm?

17-Year-Old Was Posting Speeding Videos Before Fatal Farm Crash

 In January of 2025, a young man in Florida was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for causing an accident that killed six farm workers in Florida. The crash occurred in 2022, and it involved a teenager traveling down US Route 441 at 151 miles per hour. Authorities say the teen was known for posting speeding videos to TikTok and Instagram, but this particular stunt ended when he slammed into the back of an SUV.

All six occupants of the SUV died in the collision, and they were all farm workers who had just finished their shift. The teen somehow emerged from the wreckage with only an injured ankle. Newsweek reported that the families of the victims were surprisingly forgiving, with some asking the court to spare the defendant from prison time. Some reportedly even asked the court to drop the entire case. Explaining their logic, the families noted that even the harshest criminal sentence would never bring back their loved ones.

Can You File a Workers’ Compensation Claim After Finishing Your Shift?

 Generally speaking, it is impossible to file a workers’ compensation claim if you were injured after finishing your shift. The only exception is if you were traveling between two different workplaces within a single day of work. For example, a group of farm workers might finish at one field before driving to a different field.

The families of the deceased six farm workers may need to consider alternative options for compensation, including direct lawsuits against the teen’s family. However, the family may not have the ability to pay much compensation for all six deaths.

This may explain why the families seemed willing to forgive the teen. Some might argue that the teen should spend the rest of his life working off a debt to the families, perhaps in the form of punitive damages or formal restitution.

Even if the families are able to receive compensation for this tragedy, what they said remains correct: Nothing will ever bring back their loved ones.

Can a Tampa Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Help Me Get Death Benefits? 

If your loved one died while working on a farm, a Tampa workers’ compensation lawyer may be able to help. Your family may be eligible to pursue death benefits via workers’ compensation. This compensation can help you cover funeral expenses, unpaid medical costs, and other damages. To learn more, contact The Franco Law Firm today.

Sources: 

newsweek.com/florida-teen-posted-speeding-tiktok-videos-killing-six-jailed-2011604

tampabay.com/news/crime/2025/01/11/driver-sentenced-12-years-151-mph-crash-that-killed-6-florida-farm-workers/

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