The wife and mother of a popular South Florida radio personality were rushed to the hospital after a head on collision in Deerfield Beach.45-year old Regina Castronovo, wife of Big 105.9 morning show host Paul Castronovo, and 72-year old Virginia Castronovo, his mother, were in a Toyota Camry returning from a weekend trip to Disney World when they were hit by a Pontiac Vibe driven by 70-year old Cynthia Mehlman on 10th Street near 3rd Avenue.
The Broward Sheriffs Office says Mehlman, with her 95-year old mother Ida Haldern in the passenger seat, was traveling westbound on 10th Street when she lost control and veered into the eastbound lanes and hit the Castronovo's Camry head on.
Haldern and Mehlman were transported by Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue to North Broward Medical Center, where Haldern was pronounced dead.
Due to the critical nature of Mehlman's injuries, she was later taken to Broward General.
Virginia Castronovo and Regina Castronovo were also transported to North Broward Medical Center. Virginia, who suffered neck injuries, was listed in serious condition. Regina, who underwent several hours of ''life-threatening surgery'' for internal injuries, remains in critical condition.
The Castronovo's two sons, which were riding in a separate car driven by their grandfather, were not injured in the incident.
Source: CBS4 - December 24, 2007