Orange County, FL (March 12, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a hit-and-run crash in Orange County. The crash happened on Thursday, February 12th around 8:00 p.m. Authorities were on the scene by 8:45.
According to reports, the driver of one of the vehicles fled the scene after the crash. There is no word on the condition of the injured victim at this time and no information on the cause of the crash. Traffic flow around the crash was normal as a roadblock was not set up at the scene.
There are no additional details available.
Our thoughts are with the victim at this time in hopes of a full recovery.
Hit-and-run crashes can have devastating effects on victims, both physically and psychologically. When a hit-and-run crash occurs, investigators will conduct a thorough investigation and attempt to locate the responsible driver. Negligent drivers often choose to leave the scene of crashes in order to avoid any legal responsibility for the destruction that they have caused.
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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