Citrus County, FL (March 11, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol arrived on the scene of a hit-and-run crash in Citrus County on Wednesday, March 11th. Authorities report that the crash took place on Gulf to Lake Highway around 8:45 p.m.
Troopers were at the crash site around 10 minutes later. According to reports, the crash involved a hit-and-run with injuries. There is no word on the injuries that were sustained in the collision nor have police released any details on the cause of the crash. A roadblock was set up at the scene and drivers were told to find alternate routes for travel.
No further details are available.
Hit-and-run accidents have become an epidemic in Florida, with more than 100,000 of these crashes reported annually. Current statistics indicate that about 25% of all reported car accidents are hit-and-run collisions. Drivers will flee the scene of a crash for a variety of reasons but generally will do so in an effort to avoid taking responsibility for causing a serious crash with catastrophic consequences. Fortunately, there are strong laws in place which seek to punish these drivers when they are caught.
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