Hillsborough County, FL (September 3, 2019) - A wrong-way driver crashed into another vehicle while traveling State Road 60 on Sunday, September 2nd. The crash occurred around 5:06 a.m. near the I-75 exit.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to troopers, 54-year-old Mukesh Bhutwala of Brandon, FL, was driving a 2016 Honda CRV eastbound in the westbound lanes of SR 60. Bhutwala's CRV collided with a 2012 Infiniti 37 that was stopped at a traffic light. The CRV rolled over following the crash. The driver of the Infiniti was identified as 61-year-old Terrance Reeves of Gibsonton, FL. Both Reeves of Bhutwala sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the accident.
Troopers say that alcohol did not play a role in the accident. Bhutwala was cited for driving the wrong way on a divided highway.
Car accidents take place in Florida approximately every 92 seconds and negligent drivers are all around us on the roadway at any given time. Any number of circumstances can contribute to a crash, however, no one is ever truly safe from being involved in an injury accident. Distraction, speeding, and impairment are the main reasons for many crashes on our roadways.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a traffic crash, the Florida car accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law can help protect your rights. Following the crash, you are entitled to be compensated for your injuries if you were not at fault. We will fight for your right to receive compensation so that you may have a complete recovery from the accident. For a free consultation with one of our skilled and experienced attorneys, please contact us at any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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