Manatee County, FL (November 8, 2019) - A deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office was involved in a crash on Tuesday, November 5th. The crash happened on County Road 675 around 4:00 p.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 33-year-old Jessica Escobar was traveling northbound on Rye Road when she came to a stop sign at the intersection with County Road 675. Escobar failed to stop at the stop sign and proceeded into the intersection where she struck a marked patrol car driven by 37-year-old deputy Sergio Silva. Silva was taken to Manatee Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Escobar suffered serious injuries. Two passengers in her car, 23-year-old Delmy Escobar and 38-year-old Dinora Alfaro were also seriously injured in the crash.
There is no word at this time on whether charges will be filed.
We wish to extend our condolences to those who were affected by this injury accident in Manatee. Each year, approximately 250,000 car accidents are reported in Florida. Many of these accidents involve serious and catastrophic injuries to those affected. Being seriously injured in a car accident creates a sense of frustration and anxiety about your future. You may wonder if you will fully recover, how you will pay your medical bills, and how long you may be out of work.
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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