Citrus County, FL (April 9, 2020) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run crash in Citrus County on Thursday. The crash took place around 8:30 p.m. on West Cardinal Street near South Gross Avenue.
When officials arrived, they discovered one person suffering from unknown injuries as a result of the crash. The driver who caused the collision fled the scene before officers could arrive. The cause of the accident is under investigation. No information was released on the identity of those involved or whether a suspect has been identified. A roadblock was set up at the scene and drivers were urged to use caution.
No further details have been released.
Our thoughts go out to the victim of this hit-and-run crash in Citrus County. Hit-and-run accidents can be devastating experiences for victims and their families. These crashes often take a serious toll, leaving victims with serious injuries, the need for prolonged medical treatment and costly expenses. More than 100,000 hit-and-run crashes occur in Florida each year, which accounts for about one-quarter of all reported collisions.
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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