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Hillsborough County, FL (July 22, 2019) - A 21-year-old man died while standing outside of his disabled vehicle on I-75. The crash happened around 2:40 p.m. on I-75 North in Hillsborough County.
According to reports, a tow truck was parked on the shoulder of the roadway. The truck had a Jeep Liberty lifted onto its bed. The driver of the tow truck was standing to the side, while 21-year-old Daniel Vincent Schaffer was standing behind the truck. That is when a Dodge Ram traveling northbound on I-75 came behind the tow truck and collided with Schaffer. The pickup truck, tow truck, and Jeep all burst into flames following the crash. Schaffer was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries. The driver of the tow truck was seriously hurt and was taken to Tampa General Hospital.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and there are charges pending at this time.
We wish to extend our most sincere sympathies to the family of Daniel Schaffer.
Fatal car accidents take place on Florida's roadways about every three hours. Sometimes, a driver is most vulnerable when they are standing outside of their vehicles. Distracted, impaired, and reckless drivers who fail to maintain their lane are responsible for numerous serious and fatal crashes each year. Those standing along the roadway are vulnerable to a serious collision at any time.
If you have lost a loved one to a Florida car accident, you may have a claim under Florida's wrongful death statute. This law allows you to recover compensation for your loved one's death, including funeral and medical bills, loss of companionship, and more. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death lawyers are here for you in your time of need.
For a free consultation, give us a call 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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