Bradenton, FL (April 27, 2020) - A 61-year-old man from Bradenton is in critical condition following a crash that took place in Manatee County on Monday, April 27th. The crash happened just before 2:30 p.m. near East Bay Drive.
According to reports, the man was involved in a crash with a vehicle that was being towed by a trailer. The other driver failed to stop at the scene following the collision. Rescue workers responded to the scene and transported the unidentified man to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Police have not released any further information about the hit-and-run driver and no arrests have been made at this time.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
A Florida car accident can cause your life to be seriously disrupted in a matter of seconds. Hit-and-run accidents can be especially dangerous and can leave victims vulnerable to suffering serious injuries or even death. Drivers who choose to flee the scene of a crash will find themselves facing severe legal consequences when they are apprehended.
We hope that the victim of this hit-and-run crash in Manatee County makes a complete and speedy recovery.
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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