Hollywood, FL (February 14, 2020) - One person was taken to the hospital after a hit-and-run crash in Hollywood. The crash happened on Friday, February 14th just before 4:00 a.m.
According to authorities, the victim was walking along Pembroke Road near State Road 7 when they were hit by a vehicle. The driver failed to stop at the crash scene. Officers reported that the injured victim was alert and conscious while being transported to the hospital. There is no word on their identity or the extent of their injuries at this time. The northbound lanes of the roadway were closed while police remained at the scene.
No information was released on the suspect or the type of vehicle involved. An investigation is ongoing at this time.
We hope that the injured pedestrian is able to make a complete and speedy recovery.
There were more than 100,000 hit-and-run collisions reported last year in Florida. Hit-and-run crashes have been steadily rising over time and continue to plague innocent crash victims. A negligent driver who flees the scene causes not only physical injuries but also anxiety and uncertainty regarding the future of the victim that they have left behind. There are strong laws in place to punish offenders who are caught following a Florida hit-and-run crash.
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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