Green Cove Springs, FL (February 14, 2019) - At least one person was hurt in a collision that took place on US 17 at County Road 315 on Tuesday, February 12th. The crash occurred just before 11:00 am.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol reported that a pickup truck attempted to make a left turn in front of another pickup truck when the two collided with one another. One driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including head lacerations. Troopers have not specified which driver was injured. One southbound lane of US 17 was closed for about an hour while an investigation took place.
Officials have not said whether any charges will be filed and there is no further information available at this time.
A reportable crash takes place about every 92 seconds in Florida. Car accidents happen suddenly and without warning and can turn your life upside down. In the aftermath of an injury accident, you may feel stressed and overwhelmed, wondering if your life will ever get back to normal.
Fortunately, there is help available. If you were involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you have important legal rights to compensation from the responsible driver. Florida personal injury law allows you to file a claim to recover for your pain and suffering, lost wages and medical bills caused by the crash.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys are here to stand in your corner when you have been a victim of someone else's negligence. To speak with us any time, please call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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