Orange County, FL (December 17, 2018) - A crash on State Road 429 in Orange County left eight people injured over the weekend. The accident happened around 5:45 pm on Saturday, December 14th.
Fire rescue officials along with police and EMS responded to the scene near Plant Street. At this time, the cause of the crash has not been revealed. Three people were taken to a hospital with serious injuries, while five others were transported with minor injuries. None of the crash victims were immediately identified by police.
The southbound lanes of SR 429 were closed for several hours in the aftermath of the crash as police worked to investigate the accident and clear the scene. Eventually, the roadway re-opened and traffic returned to normal. No additional information is available at this time.
Approximately 250,000 injury accidents will take place in Florida this year. If you are part of this unfortunate statistic, you may have legal recourse. Under Florida law, a negligent driver may be held responsible for your damages arising from the accident, including your medical bills, lost wages,and pain and suffering. If the other driver has insurance, their insurance company could be liable for your damages.
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