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Manatee, FL (July 28, 2019) - A man and a woman suffered serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Manatee on Saturday, July 27th. The crash took place on US-41, near 54th Avenue West, around 8:50 p.m.
According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, a 27-year-old man was driving a Honda Civic southbound on US-41. The unidentified man crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2007 Nissan Quest driven by 81-year-old Irin Lapidus, of Bradenton. Lapidus's vehicle overturned in the crash. She was rushed to Blake Medical Center with serious injuries. The Civic driver suffered critical injuries and was also taken to a nearby hospital.
FHP is still investigating the crash at this time. There is no further information available.
We hope that all who were hurt in this crash are able to have a complete recovery. Each year, about 250,000 injury crashes will occur on Florida's streets and highways. Head-on collisions are notorious for causing extreme damage. These types of crashes frequently take place at high speeds and are usually unavoidable. The cause of head-on crashes can vary but include distraction, recklessness, and impairment.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a Florida car accident, our team at Rubenstein Law is here to help. We will assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve to help you get back on your feet. For your free consultation, give us a call at any time, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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