Davenport, FL (August 8, 2018) –A man on a motorized wheelchair was struck and seriously injured in Davenport. The man has been identified as Jason Ray, a 38-year-old who is paralyzed and relies on his motorized wheelchair to travel.
The accident took place on Saturday morning around 1:30 a.m. Ray had just left the Moose Lodge where he was meeting with his friends when he started to head toward the shoulder of US Highway 17-92. Ray heard a car coming before being knocked to the ground. He landed on the side of the road, and the driver fled the scene.
Ray wasn’t able to feel the accident occur due to being paralyzed. Thirty minutes went passed before a passerby stopped to see if Ray was okay. Paramedics arrived and took him to the hospital, where it was determined that Ray had two broken legs.
At this time, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is working on their investigation. They are hoping to find the driver responsible for the horrific accident that injured Ray.
About 250,000 people will be injured on Florida roads in 2017 alone. If you have been injured in a serious crash that was not your fault, we send our condolences to you at this time.
Hit-and-run accidents can change your life. It is true that a driver who can drive away from an accident scene is somebody who risks everything with their criminal actions, and you are the one who suffers as a result. If you are struggling to come to terms with your accident and wonder how to move forward with a claim, let us help. We are waiting to hear from you at 1-800-FL-LEGAL.
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