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Bristol, FL (September 23, 2018) - A rear-end crash in Bristol left two people with injuries. The crash occurred on Friday, September 21st around 3:00 pm.
Police report that a vehicle traveling westbound on State Road 20 was stopped for a school bus. A second vehicle, also traveling westbound behind the first vehicle, failed to slow down and collided with the rear end of the first vehicle. Two passengers in the second vehicle suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The nature of the injuries is not known at this time. No one in the second vehicle was hurt.
The Florida Highway Patrol charged 20-year-old Leanna Smith with careless driving in the crash. Smith is identified as the driver of the second vehicle. Alcohol was not a factor in this crash.
A reportable accident occurs approximately every 92 seconds in Florida. Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents experienced by drivers and passengers in our state.
Many people consider rear-end collisions to be minor in nature. The fact is, however, that rear-end collisions can and do lead to serious and debilitating injuries which require extensive medical treatment. The driver causing a rear-end crash is almost always legally responsible for the injuries suffered by other drivers. Rear-end crashes are usually caused by some form of driver inattention. The actual cause of each crash must be investigated thoroughly.
At Rubenstein Law, our team of Florida personal injury attorneys stands ready to help when you have been hurt in any type of automobile accident. If you are in need of assistance, call us for a free consultation 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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