Pinellas County, FL (January 29, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run crash in Pinellas County on Wednesday, January 29th. The crash took place on 109th Street near Walsingham Road.
Troopers were called to the scene in reference to the crash around 7:50 p.m. The driver of one of the vehicles fled the scene before police could arrive. Although injuries were reported, there is no information on the nature or extent of the injuries suffered. There is also no update on the victim's identity. Police have not said what led up to the crash. A roadblock was set up at the scene and drivers were urged to find alternate routes of travel.
No further information is available at this time.
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.
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