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Jacksonville, FL (February 26, 2019) - Authorities in Jacksonville are investigating after a crash between a Jeep Compass and a motorcycle took place on US-17 just after midnight on Tuesday, February 26th.
Officials with the Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the crash scene near Collins Road around 12:05 a.m. Following an investigation, officials were able to determine that 31-year-old Daniel Crawford was operating a Jeep Compass, while intoxicated, in the northbound lanes of the highway when he attempted to make a left turn. Crawford turned into the path of an oncoming motorcyclist in the northbound lanes of US-17.
The motorcyclist was rushed to Orange Park Medical Center with serious injuries. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Crawford was charged with DUI property damage and DUI causing serious bodily injury following the accident.
In 2016, Florida experienced over 5,000 DUI-related crashes; about 3,000 of these crashes also resulted in injuries to one or more of the crash victims. Driving under the influence is incredibly irresponsible and can lead to catastrophic consequences for innocent victims. Sadly, it appears as though drugs or alcohol played a major factor in this crash which led to injuries for the motorcyclist. We are hopeful for their speedy recovery.
If you have been injured by a drunk driver, you should consult an experienced Florida car accident attorney for assistance. Drunk driving cases are complicated and drunk driving crashes can have serious impacts that can linger for months or even years. In these difficult times, it is certainly best to have an attorney who will strongly advocate for your legal rights.
At Rubenstein Law, our attorneys will stand by your side when your life has been turned upside by the negligence of another motorist. We are available 24/7. For your free consultation, please call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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