Hillsborough County, FL (October 13, 2019) - A woman was killed and a second woman was hurt following a wrong-way crash on I-275 in Hillsborough County. The crash occurred around 4:40 a.m. on Saturday, October 12th.
Authorities say that a 39-year-old woman was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-275 when she collided head-on with a vehicle driven by 30-year-old Brittany Castilleja. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle died at the scene as a result of injuries suffered in the crash. Castilleja suffered serious injuries and was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and, at this time, troopers do not know what caused the vehicle to travel the wrong way.
No further details are available at this time.
Our thoughts are with all of those affected by this horrific wrong-way crash on I-275.
When you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a Florida car accident, your world can be turned upside down. Car accidents happen suddenly and unexpectedly and leave no time for preparation by those who are most affected. Victims and their families are forced to pick up the pieces and move forward with their lives under challenging circumstances.
During this tough time, it is important to remember that you may have valuable legal rights. Under Florida law, the negligent driver can be held responsible and you could receive compensation for your injuries, including payment of your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Rubenstein Law, we are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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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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