Hillsborough County, FL (April 4, 2020) - A 25-year-old man from Tampa was killed in a hit-and-run crash on State Road 674 according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash took place on Thursday, April 2nd just after 4:00 p.m. near Katie Stansland Road.
Troopers say that the man was walking near the eastbound lanes of SR 674 when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene after striking the victim. When rescue workers arrived, they pronounced the man dead as a result of his injuries. There is no information on the vehicle or the suspect at this time.
Hit-and-run crashes are very common in Florida. In 2019, there were approximately 105,000 hit-and-run accidents reported in our state. This number accounts for approximately 25% of all total accidents. Hit-and-run collisions can involve serious injuries and death in the worst-case scenarios. Drivers who choose to flee the scene of a crash often do so knowing that they are responsible for causing a major injury collision.
Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
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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