Lee County, FL (March 27, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a hit-and-run crash with injuries that took place in Lee County. The crash was reported on Friday, March 27th just after 8:00 p.m.
Troopers were on the scene at the intersection of Palm Beach Boulevard and Mississippi Avenue. According to the FHP, the crash involved a hit-and-run that left at least one person hurt. There is no information on the extent of the victim's injuries nor their condition at this time. The roadway was cleared shortly after the incident occurred. No one involved was immediately identified.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and we hope for their speedy recovery.
Hit-and-run accidents have become an epidemic in Florida, with more than 100,000 of these crashes reported annually. Current statistics indicate that about 25% of all reported car accidents are hit-and-run collisions. Drivers will flee the scene of a crash for a variety of reasons but generally will do so in an effort to avoid taking responsibility for causing a serious crash with catastrophic consequences. Fortunately, there are strong laws in place which seek to punish these drivers when they are caught.
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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