Clearwater, FL (January 8, 2020) - A crossing guard with the Clearwater Police Department was hurt in a hit-and-run crash that took place on Wednesday, January 8th. The crash happened at the intersection of Belcher Road and Catalina Drive.
According to reports, Ernest Comeau was working at the scene when he was struck by a vehicle driven by 68-year-old Gregory Olson. Olson left the scene before police could arrive. Rescue officials transported Comeau to Morton Plant Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Olso was later apprehended and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury and driving with a suspended license.
No additional information has been released at this time.
Our thoughts go out to Ernest Comeau following this hit-and-run crash in Clearwater. 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. Hit-and-run crash victims may have valuable legal rights under Florida's personal injury laws.
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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