Pinellas County, FL (April 8, 2020) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash in Pinellas County on Thursday. The crash was reported on I-275 near mile marker 30 just before 9:00 p.m.
At this time, it is not clear what caused the collision to occur. No word has been given on the identity of the victim and it is not clear how many people were hurt in the accident. There was no roadblock at the crash scene, however, traffic was diverted to a nearby exit while police were investigating.
No additional details have been released.
This year in Florida, there will be approximately 400,000 reportable crashes. Well over half of these crashes will involve injuries and some will also be fatal. Unfortunately, serious and fatal accidents take place on Florida's roadways multiple times per day. Negligent driving plays a major role in many serious accidents. While the cause of each crash varies, police will undertake a thorough investigation in order to determine how the crash occurred.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the victim during this difficult time.
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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