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Callaway, FL (September 10, 2018) - A hit-and-run accident left several people hurt on Saturday in Callaway. Around 5;30 pm, a truck collided with an SUV at the intersection of Cherry Street and South Comet Avenue.
Following the crash, the truck driver, 23 year old Michael Thomas Lavallee fled the scene on foot. Lavallee was chased and later apprehended by officers. He is now in the Bay County Jail facing several charges.
Multiple people were hurt in the crash, including one who is listed in critical condition. There is no word on the cause of the crash at this time.
No additional information is available.
The driver in this accident chose to break the law by fleeing after the collision. Leaving the scene of an accident is never a good choice. The driver now faces both serious criminal and civil penalties resulting from their irresponsible actions after the crash.
Hit-and-run accidents present many complicated legal issues. Locating potential insurance policies to pay compensation following these crashes can be difficult. An experienced personal injury attorney can help. At Rubenstein Law, we want to make sure that you are properly compensated for your injuries. Our attorneys have handled numerous hit-and-run crashes and can help you when things may seem hopeless.
For a free consultation, 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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