Bradenton, FL (September 5, 2019) - Two men in a garbage truck were seriously injured in a rollover crash that took place in Bradenton on Tuesday, September 3rd. The crash occurred on 66th Street West around 10:30 a.m.
The accident happened as the truck was approaching 53rd Avenue West. The driver lost control of the truck and overcorrected, causing it to flip over on a grassy shoulder before eventually coming to rest in a retention pond. The 29-year-old driver suffered serious injuries while his 39-year-old passenger sustained critical, life-threatening injuries. Both men were taken to Blake Hospital for treatment.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and no further information has been released.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in the Bradenton crash.
Serious car accidents take place every day in Florida. It is estimated that a reportable accident occurs every 92 seconds. More than half of all reportable crashes will also involve injury to the crash victims. Rollover accidents are a very dangerous type of crash that can lead to severe and catastrophic injuries, even death n the worst-case scenario. Police will continue to investigate this crash.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys know how to help when you have been injured in a crash. We have served victims and their families since 1988 and have recovered over a billion dollars in compensation for our clients. To speak with us at any time, please call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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