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Orange County, FL (May 18, 2019) - Officials with the Florida Highway Patrol have identified the man that they say was killed in a hit-and-run crash near Orange Blossom Trail on Friday, May 17th.
Around 5:30 am, a passerby discovered a body near Old Highway 441 and Orange Blossom Trail. The victim was later identified as Demossi Weaver, 21. Police believe that Weaver was struck by a vehicle that left the scene shortly after the impact. The crash was recorded on a surveillance video from a nearby gas station. Officers are still looking for the suspect vehicle and, at this time, have not provided any additional details as they continue to review the surveillance video.
The crash is still under investigation at this time.
Hit-and-run accidents in Florida are very prevalent and account for almost a quarter of all car accident in our state. Each year, there are approximately 100,000 crashes where drivers choose to leave the scene. Although a driver is legally required to remain on scene following an injury crash, many people choose to unfortunately disregard the law in an effort to avoid responsibility for their actions. Our condolences go out to the family of Demossi Weaver during this difficult time.
If you or a loved one have been affected by a hit-and-run crash, all hope is not lost. Although it is frustrating to be involved in one of these crashes, there are rights and remedies available to you. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury attorneys understand the complexities of dealing with a hit-and-run crash. We will help you explore all available avenues for compensation even if the other driver is never located.
For your free consultation, give us a call 24/7 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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