Miami, FL (November 21, 2019) - A police officer with the city of Miami suffered injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday, November 21st. The crash took place near the intersection of Northeast 54th Street and North Miami Avenue.
According to police, the officer was in a marked patrol car that was sideswiped by another vehicle. An ambulance arrived on the scene following the crash and transported the officer to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The officer has not been identified at this time. The other driver left the scene and then returned shortly after. Authorities intend to charge the driver with leaving the scene of an accident.
No additional details are available.
Our condolences go out to the injured officer and we hope for a speedy recovery.
There are about 100,000 hit-and-run crashes each year in Florida. This number may seem high but the reality is that 1 in every 4 crashes is a hit-and-run. Drivers choose to leave the scene of a crash for many reasons, mostly due to the fact that they do not wish to accept responsibility for their negligent actions. When a hit-and-run driver is caught, however, they may still end up paying for the damages caused to their victims and may also face criminal charges for their role in the cash. An experienced Florida car accident lawyer can help you if you have been the victim of a hit-and-run in our state.
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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