Baker County, FL (October 8, 2019) - One person sustained injuries in a crash involving a semi-truck on Monday, October 7th. The accident took place along Interstate 10 around 3:00 p.m.
The Baker County Fire Rescue responded to the scene. The crash caused the roadway to be closed for approximately two hours and traffic had to be re-routed around the accident site. At least one person was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries suffered in the accident. There is no word on the nature or extent of the injuries and the cause of the crash has not been released at this time.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. There is no further information available.
Car accidents can sometimes present complex questions related to their case. Initially, officers will attempt to rule out driver-related issues, such as drug or alcohol impairment, distraction, and drowsiness. Other times, the crash results from a violation of traffic laws, such as failure to yield or failing to keep a proper lookout. Any innocent victims who are injured due to the negligence of another driver may bring a claim for personal injury against the responsible driver.
The Florida car accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law offer the skills, experience, and compassion to handle difficult Florida car accident cases. If you or a loved one have been hurt in a crash that was not your fault, we can help. Call us today at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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