Arcadia, FL (January 25, 2020) - A teenager sustained injuries after being struck by two cars while riding her bicycle to school. The crash took place on Friday, January 24th along Masters Avenue.
The victim, a 17-year-old, was riding her bike when she was hit by one vehicle and thrown onto the street. The vehicle that hit her sped off. As she was trying to get out of the road, she was struck by a second driver. The second driver stopped and called police--remaining at the scene until officers could arrive. The injured victim was taken to a local area hospital where she received stitches. She also suffered bruises and chipped teeth as a result of the incident.
Police are still looking for the first vehicle that struck the girl.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim. We hope for a full recovery.
Hit-and-run crashes are very prevalent in Florida, with our state experiencing approximately 100,000 of these incidents every year. Drivers who choose to drive negligently are already ignoring the law. Leaving the scene of a Florida car accident is a further violation of a person's legal rights and responsibilities which can result in increased liability for the driver.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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