A power racing boat event took place in Florida, killing a Florida firefighter and injuring three others. The crash happened yesterday afternoon on the St. John’s River by Jacksonville. The boat was competing in a championship contest at the time.
The firefighter was identified as Lt. Mike Salber of the Sanford Fire Department. He was seriously injured but then taken to the hospital where he died due to injuries. The accident happened when two boats collided and one overturned.
The names of the injured individuals have not been released.
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Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large 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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