Lakeland, FL (July 14, 2018) – A Lakeland deputy was seriously injured after he was involved in a rollover crash on County Line Road. The accident happened yesterday around 6:50 a.m.
32-year-old Camilo Almeida was driving a 2016 Crown Victoria south on County Line Road when the crash took place on Gateway Boulevard. The Florida Highway Patrol came to the scene to investigate.
Almeida was immediately transported to the Lakeland Regional Medical Center with minor injuries. He lost control of his vehicle and hit a culvert, which caused him to overturn. The cruiser was totaled.
Almeida was wearing a seatbelt when the accident occurred. He didn’t have flashing lights on when the crash took place. The cruiser was totaled. At the time, they were not able to determine if he was speeding or not.
In 2017, over 250,000 people were injured on Florida roads. Some of the leading causes of these accidents were distracted driving, drowsy driving, excessive speed, and more. Our condolences are with you if you or a loved one have been involved in an accident and need our help.
The moments and days after an accident can be a scary and overwhelming time for the victim and their family. You want to be able to protect yourself and have us put our skills and experience to work for you. Call us at Rubenstein Law to find out how we can help.
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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