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Florida City, FL (January 20, 2019) - A child riding an ATV suffered serious injuries after colliding with a vehicle in Florida City on Saturday, January 19th. The crash took place around 4:50 pm near the intersection of Northwest 16th Street and Northwest 5th Court.
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the crash scene and rushed the child to the hospital. No information on the age or identity of the victim was given. Further updates on the victim's medical condition were not immediately available in the aftermath of the accident.
An investigation is ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the injured child and their family in this serious ATV crash.
ATVs and other off road vehicles are popular choices for fun and entertainment. However, it is important to keep in mind that an ATV must be operated safely in order to ensure that accidents do not occur. Excessive speed and inexperienced drivers are common causes of a crash involving an ATV and other non-traditional vehicles. Care must be taken to ensure that an ATV experience does not turn tragic.
At Rubenstein Law, we assist victims of Florida personal injury accidents. Let us put our decades of experience to work for you. For your free consultation, call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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