Jacksonville, FL (September 15, 2019) - A crash involving a police officer shut down the Arlington Expressway in Jacksonville early on Sunday, September 15th. The crash took place around 4:00 a.m.
Reports indicate that a car traveling eastbound had a tire blow out around the time of the crash. An officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to the scene. While the officer was waiting for a tow truck to arrive, another vehicle collided with the officer's patrol vehicle. The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. At this time, it does not appear as though anyone else was injured.
No further information is available.
Traffic accidents are commonly reported in Florida. In fact, a crash takes place nearly every 90 seconds. Anyone in a vehicle is at risk of being involved in a crash. Although no one ever expects to be hurt at the hands of another motorist, negligent drivers wreak havoc on our roadways all the time. Distraction, impairment, speeding, and reckless driving are all frequent causes of car accidents in our state.
At Rubenstein Law, we understand how serious many car accidents can be. We know that you are struggling in the aftermath of the collision and that you need help during this time. Your focus should be on your recovery while a skilled and experienced Florida car accident lawyer handles the legal details. At Rubenstein Law, our team stands ready to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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