Citrus County, FL (November 11, 2018) - A wrong-way crash involving a truck and an RV took place in Citrus County on Sunday, November 11th.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the crash scene in the southbound lanes of Suncoast Boulevard. When troopers arrived, they discovered a head-on crash between an RV and Ford F-150. Further investigation revealed that the RV was traveling in the wrong direction before it collided with the Ford. The RV driver, 60 year old Stanley Trammell, was charged with DUI as a result of the investigation. The driver of the Ford, who has not been identified, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Trammell was not hurt in the crash.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Each year, approximately 250,000 people will be injured in Florida car accidents. Many accidents will occur due to negligence or recklessness of at least one driver. Driving under the influence is one example of such negligent behavior. In this case, it is likely that the impaired driving caused the RV to travel the wrong way on Suncoast Boulevard leading to the unfortunate injuries sustained by the truck driver. Our thoughts are with the injured victim for a full recovery.
When you have been a victim of negligence, you should not have to move forward without compensation. As an innocent victim, you have certain legal rights that must be protected. The Florida car accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here for you. We will stand in your corner while we fight to obtain the compensation you deserve after an injury accident.
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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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