Flagler County, FL (November 16, 2019) - A deputy with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office was injured in a crash with another car on Friday, November 15th. The accident was reported in the 5400 block of Ocean Shore Boulevard.
According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, 28-year-old Kyle Gaddie was stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of East 16th Road and State Road A1A. Gaddie was in his patrol car, a 2019 Dodge Charger. As he attempted to make a left turn, he collided with a northbound Ford F-150 driven by 48-year-old Jack Nichols. The crash caused the car to travel backwards into the intersection.
Gaddie was taken to AdventHealth Palm Coast for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Nichols was not hurt in the crash. An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time.
Car accidents happen hundreds of times per day in Florida. While no one ever wants to get behind the wheel and assume the worst, it is important to know your rights when you have been involved in a crash. If you were hurt in a Florida car accident, you should seek medical treatment for your injuries right after the accident occurs. Failure to do so may cause the insurance company to view your claim less favorably or say that you were not really hurt in the accident.
After seeking treatment, you should reach out to an experienced Florida car accident attorney to assist you with any legal claims that you may have arising from the crash.
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