Pasco County, FL (October 25, 2019) - A 21-year-old motorcyclist was critically hurt in a crash with a hit-and-run driver in Pasco County. The crash took place on Wednesday, October 23rd in Pasco County.
According to reports, Jason Edward Guindon was riding a 2005 Suzuki motorcycle and was stopped eastbound on Schrader Boulevard around 7:10 p.m. At the same time, a car was traveling northbound on Little Road. The driver attempted to make a left turn at the intersection with Schrader and collided with the motorcycle. The driver fled the scene following the crash. When rescue workers arrived, they located Guindon suffering from serious injuries. He was rushed to Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and looking for the unknown driver. Anyone with information is asked to call FHP at (813) 558-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 800-873-TIPS.
Hit-and-run accidents have become an epidemic in Florida, with more than 100,000 of these crashes reported annually. Current statistics indicate that about 25% of all reported car accidents are hit-and-run collisions. Drivers will flee the scene of a crash for a variety of reasons but generally will do so in an effort to avoid taking responsibility for causing a serious crash with catastrophic consequences. Fortunately, there are strong laws in place which seek to punish these drivers when they are caught.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys can help you recover when you have been injured in a hit-and-run crash. We will assist you in locating all of the available insurance coverage that may compensate you for your injuries. We will assist you in getting back on your feet when you have been the victim of unfortunate circumstances.
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