Bradenton, FL (October 13, 2019) - A 55-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Bradenton. The accident took place on Friday, October 11th around 7:30 p.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the crash scene on State Road 70 near 53rd Avenue West. According to troopers, the woman was riding a motorcycle when she was rear-ended by a white Chevrolet van. The driver of the van stopped momentarily before fleeing the crash scene. Rescue workers took the injured motorcyclist to Blake Medical Center where she was listed in critical condition. Police continue to search for the driver of the van.
There is no further information available at this time.
There are about 100,000 hit-and-run accidents reported in Florida every year. Whether you are a victim or a family member of a victim in a hit-and-run crash, these accidents are the most difficult and frustrating crashes to experience. Not only do you have to deal with the injuries and pain inflicted by the crash, but you also have to handle the frustration of knowing that the other driver violated the law by leaving the crash scene.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys will help you obtain compensation if you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident in our state. Even if the other driver is never located, we can help ease some of the burdens you are facing at this time. For your free consultation with a member of our team, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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