Bay County, FL (September 22, 2018) - A four-car crash in Bay County resulted in injuries on Friday, September 21st. Around 7:45 am, authorities responded to the scene of the crash at Highway 77 near Woodland Avenue.
Although the exact extent of the injuries remains unknown, police report that at least one person was killed in the accident. A medical helicopter was also called to assist crash victims. There is no word on how the collision occurred and the identity of the deceased individual has not yet been made public.
Police continue to investigate this crash. No additional information available at this time.
Fatalities in Florida car accidents take place approximately every three hours. Our state experiences over 250,000 injury accidents each year. The causes for these accidents vary but typically are caused by some form of driver error, also known as negligence.
In this accident, the police will continue to investigate to determine which driver is ultimately responsible for the crash. A variety of factors, including distraction and impairment will also be considered as officers put the sequence of events together. Ultimately, the injured victim or their family will have legal rights against the negligent driver.
At Rubenstein Law, we know how serious and devastating a Florida car accident can be. In times of need, we are here to help. We can assist you with getting the compensation you deserve to help restore your life back to normal. To speak with an attorney for free, call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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