Manatee County, FL (May 13, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal accident in Manatee County on Tuesday, May 12th. The crash happened around 4:00 p.m. on 36th Avenue East near the intersection of 21st Street East.
According to troopers, the crash left one person dead. It is unclear at this time how many total vehicles were involved or if anyone else was injured as a result of the accident. Police have not provided any details on how the crash took place. Rescue workers were at the scene of the accident for several hours as an investigation was conducted. Travelers were urged to find alternate routes of travel. There is no word on the identity of the deceased victim.
No further information is available at this time.
Fatal car accidents claimed the lives of approximately 3,000 people in Florida last year. These deadly collisions are reported each day on our streets and highways. While no one ever expects to be involved in a serious crash, it can happen at any time. Innocent motorists are often seriously injured or killed due to the presence of negligent drivers on our roadways.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victim's family during this difficult time.
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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