Manatee County, FL (December 10, 2019) - A fatal accident was reported on US 301 in Manatee County. The crash happened on Tuesday, December 10th around 10:00 a.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene near the intersection with 63rd Avenue East. There is no word on how the accident took place but there are reports that four to five vehicles were involved. The Manatee Sheriff's Office was also on the scene. The identity of the deceased victim has not been released at this time.
No further details are available. The FHP is still conducting an investigation.
Fatal crashes occur around eight times each day in Florida. Distraction, impairment, and drowsiness are frequent causes of serious and fatal crashes across our state. While we do not yet know why the crash occurred, police will investigate and determine the reasons behind the collision. Our deepest condolences are with the family of the deceased victim at this time as they deal with the tragic loss of their loved one.
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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