Manatee County, FL (March 26, 2020) - A hit-and-run crash with injuries took place in Manatee County on Thursday, March 26th. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene at the intersection of 42nd Avenue and 5th Street just after 8:00 p.m. The crash was reported around 7:58 p.m.
According to troopers, at least one person sustained injuries in the collision. Police say that the crash was a hit-and-run accident as a driver fled the scene shortly after the incident occurred. The nature and extent of the injuries were not immediately revealed. A roadblock was set up at the scene while authorities worked to clear away the wreckage and investigate the cause of the collision. Drivers were urged to find alternate routes.
No further details have been released.
A Florida car accident can cause your life to be seriously disrupted in a matter of seconds. Hit-and-run accidents can be especially dangerous and can leave victims vulnerable to suffering serious injuries or even death. Drivers who choose to flee the scene of a crash will find themselves facing severe legal consequences when they are apprehended.
We hope that the victim of this hit-and-run crash in Manatee County makes a complete and speedy recovery.
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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