Manatee County, FL (April 21, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a hit-and-run incident in Manatee County on Tuesday, April 21st. The crash was reported to troopers around 9:30 p.m.
Officials responded to the scene on 23rd Street East near US 41 north. When police and rescue workers arrived, they discovered one victim at the scene. The victim was suffering from unknown injuries as a result of the crash. The other driver fled the scene before officials could arrive. There is no word at this time on a description of the vehicle nor is there any indication as to how this crash occurred.
No further details have been released.
Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for motorists. In fact, about 250,000 people are hurt every year in car accidents that happen across our state. The types of injuries involved can vary, however, being hurt in a crash is consistently a very stressful experience for innocent victims. Some complications can include costly medical treatment, extreme pain and suffering, and monetary hardship with missed time from work.
We hope that the injured victim in this Manatee County crash is able to make 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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