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Jacksonville, FL (January 30, 2019) - A police officer in Jacksonville suffered serious injuries after he was involved in a head-on collision on Tuesday, January 29th. The crash took place at the intersection of Perry Street and 8th Street.
According to reports, a Cadillac was traveling the wrong way on Perry Street when the vehicle collided head-on with the police cruiser. The crash took place at a high speed. An ambulance arrived on the scene and rushed the injured officer to UF Health with serious injuries to both legs. Officers arrested two people inside the Cadillac though it is unclear what charges they face at this time.
The injured officer was not immediately identified. There is no additional information available.
Each year, approximately 250,000 people will be injured in Florida car accidents. Many accidents will occur due to negligence or recklessness of at least one driver. Driving left of center is one example of such negligent behavior. In this case, the police will consider all factors in investigating why this head-on crash took place. In the meantime, our thoughts are with the injured officer for a full recovery.
When you have been a victim of negligence, you should not have to move forward without compensation. As an innocent victim, you have certain legal rights that must be protected. The Florida car accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here for you. We will stand in your corner while we fight to obtain the compensation you deserve after an injury accident.
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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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