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Miami, FL (October 5, 2018) - A South Florida man was arrested on following a hit-and-run crash that took place on Sunday, September 30th. Police say that 24-year-old Jose Esteban Contreras is responsible for the crash.
Contreras was traveling on North Miami Avenue when his vehicle ran up onto the curb and struck a motor scooter driven by Eric Wendell Hunter. Contreras fled the scene but was tracked down by a Good Samaritan who forced him out of his car prior to police arrival. Hunter was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. The full extent of injuries is not known at this time. Contreras was charged with leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury.
No further information is available at this time.
Our thoughts are with the Eric Hunter following this tragic crash. Over 3,000 people were killed in Florida car accidents in 2016. A driver involved in a crash is required to remain at the scene to cooperate with law enforcement officials.
The driver in this accident chose to break the law by fleeing after the collision. The driver will now face a series of legal issues including criminal charges as well as a potential wrongful death suit associated with the collision.
Hit-and-run accidents present many complicated legal issues and finding compensation in the aftermath of these accidents can be difficult. An experienced personal injury attorney can help. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys have handled numerous hit-and-run crashes and can help you when things may seem hopeless.
For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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