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Hillsborough County, FL (June 21, 2019) - A two-car crash on State Road 674 in Hillsborough County left both drivers with serious injuries. The crash took place on Friday, June 21st.
According to reports, an 80-year-old woman from Tampa was driving eastbound on SR 674 when she entered a safety zone in the center of the two lanes. At the same time, a 50-year-old Mulberry man traveling westbound encountered the woman's vehicle crossing into his lane. The man took evasive action but was unable to avoid a head-on collision with the woman's vehicle. His car came to rest on the south shoulder of the roadway, while the woman's car stopped in the area of the crash.
Both drivers were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. No further updates on their condition are available. The crash is still under investigation at this time.
Approximately 250,000 injury crashes will be reported this year in Florida. In nearly every crash, there is a negligent driver responsible for the collision and the resulting injuries. Head-on crashes are almost always caused by negligent drivers who are either reckless or inattentive. These crashes are notorious for causing serious injuries and can also be fatal. Our thoughts go out to those who were injured in this collision.
When you are facing the aftermath of a car accident, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible regarding your legal rights to compensation. If the crash was not your fault, you may have a claim for recovery under Florida law. At Rubenstein Law, our team is standing by to assist 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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