Pasco County, FL (February 22, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a hit-and-run crash that caused injuries on Saturday, February 22nd. The crash happened on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in Pasco County.
The incident was reported to FHP around 3:00 p.m. Troopers responded to the 1700 block of the roadway near Village Lane South. One of the individuals involved in the crash fled the scene before police could arrive. Rescue officials located one person suffering from injuries sustained in the crash. The exact nature and extent of the injuries are unclear at this time. There is no information on the suspect vehicle or driver.
No further details are available at this time.
We hope that the injured victims in this Pasco County collision make a complete recovery.
Florida experiences about 400,000 reported car accidents annually. Of this number, more than 100,000 will be hit-and-run collisions. The number of hit-and-run crashes in Florida has been steadily climbing each year, with about 105,000 of these incidents reported in 2019. While hit-and-run crashes continue to be an epidemic, the number of injuries to innocent victims is also a major issue. In many hit-and-run accidents, victims will suffer serious injuries while a negligent driver attempts to avoid responsibility by fleeing the scene.
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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