Hernando County, FL (October 20, 2018) - A crash involving multiple vehicles occurred on Interstate 75 in Hernando County on Friday, October 19th. The accident happened at mile marker 304 around 3:09 pm.
The accident initially involved a tractor-trailer. Soon thereafter, two more crashes involving additional vehicles occurred at the same location. Traffic was blocked for a substantial period of time while police worked the crash scene. There were injuries sustained in the crash. Reportedly, the injuries are not life-threatening.
There is no additional information available.
Each year, approximately 250,000 injury accidents are reported in Florida. Many crashes take place on highways such as this one. Highway crashes are common due to congestion, high speeds and the presence of large commercial vehicles such as semi trucks. Each highway crash must be closely analyzed by police to determine which driver was at fault. Any innocent drivers or passengers who are hurt due to the negligence of another may have a personal injury claim against the responsible driver.
Florida personal injury claims can be complex. Following a car accident, we want you to focus on your recovery from the injuries. Let us take care of protecting your legal rights. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury attorneys stand ready to assist you 24/7. For a free consultation, call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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