Clay County, NC (June 16, 2021) - One person was seriously hurt following a crash involving a Clay County fire truck. The accident took place on Wednesday, June 21st around 5:45 p.m.
According to a report, a Dodge pickup was traveling northbound on Hibiscus Avenue when it was struck by a fire truck that was traveling eastbound. The Dodge driver, a 34-year-old man, was thrown from the truck. He was later taken to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. There were no additional injuries reported in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. No further information is available.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were approximately 400,000 car accidents in Florida in 2019. These numbers prove just how dangerous the roadways in the Sunshine State can be. Negligent drivers are all around us and all motorists must remember to take precautions that could help lower their risk of being involved in a serious accident.
We would like to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to those affected by this accident in Clay County.
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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