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Bradenton, FL (November 5, 2018) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are actively searching for a hit-and-run driver who caused a fatal crash on Saturday, November 3rd.--
According to authorities, 64-year-old Tomas Xon-Gurcas was attempting to cross 301 Boulevard East near 41st Avenue East when he was struck by a westbound vehicle. Xon-Gurcas suffered serious injuries and was transported to Blake Medical Center where he later was pronounced dead. There is no word on exactly how the crash occurred.
The suspect vehicle is believed to be a black pick-up truck, possibly a 2006-08 model Chevy Silverado. Anyone with information on the crash is urged to call the Florida Highway Patrol at 941-751-8370.
There are over 400,000 crashes reported in Florida each year. About 20-25% of these car accidents will be hit-and-crashes. In a hit-and-run, a driver who flees the scene will face criminal charges once they are apprehended. In the case of death or bodily injury, the driver may face serious felony charges that can result in jail time and court fines.
A hit-and-run driver is also civilly responsible for their actions. If the driver was negligent in causing a collision, the innocent victim has the right to bring a personal injury claim for recovery of compensation, including pain and suffering, lost wages and medical bills for care incurred due to the crash.
The attorneys at Rubenstein Law know that hit-and-run cases can be difficult for many reasons. Since 1988, we have assisted innocent accident victims when they have been hurt by another's negligence. For a free consultation with one of our Florida car accident attorneys, give us a call 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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