Ocklawaha, FL (April 19, 2021) - The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a crash in Oklawaha on Monday evening. The collision took place on County Road 310 near the intersection with 48th Street.
Troopers initially received a call regarding the crash around 8:30 p.m. and arrived on the scene about 20 minutes later. When they arrived, they discovered an unidentified individual suffering from injuries sustained in a crash. The condition of the victim was not immediately known. There is no information immediately available regarding the vehicles involved in the crash and it is not clear whether anyone else was hurt as a result of the accident.
No additional information has been released at this time.
Car accidents in Florida take place every 92 seconds, according to statistics published by NHTSA. These accidents often result in injuries to victims who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Common injuries in Florida car accidents include broken bones, scars, head trauma, sprains, and strains. The injuries from a car accident can linger for several months and even years, causing serious hardships for victims.
Our thoughts go out to those affected by this crash in Ocklawaha.
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