Holliday, FL (August 24, 2019) - A 4-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver after being let off at the wrong bus stop on Thursday, August 22nd. The crash took place at the intersection of Flora Avenue and Excalibur Street.
Police say that Joseph Soto was returning from school when he was dropped off by his bus driver at an incorrect bus stop. As he exited the bus, Joseph was struck by a Chevrolet S10 pickup truck. The driver of the truck hit Soto as crossed Flora Avenue and did not stop after the crash, leaving Soto at the scene. The boy was taken to a local hospital and suffered road rash as well as a broken femur in the accident.
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the driver of the S10 at this time. An investigation into the crash as well as the mistake at the bus stop is ongoing at this time and there is no further information available.
In 2017, over 250,000 people were injured in Florida car accidents. Accidents occur for a variety of reasons but most are related to some sort of human or mechanical error. In cases where one driver is hurt due to another's negligence, the law provides the injured victims with a remedy. Innocent accident victims can seek to recover money for pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages.
We do not like to see any accident occur. However, when they do, we are here to help. Call us today at 1-800 FL-Legal for your free consultation with one of our attorneys at Rubenstein Law.
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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