Pinellas County, FL (April 16, 2020) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run crash in Pinellas County on Thursday, April 16th. The crash happened on 34th Street North near the intersection with 62nd Avenue.
FHP first received a call regarding the incident around 10:50 p.m. and arrived at the scene just before 11:00 p.m. According to a report, the crash resulted in injuries to at least one person. The other driver fled the scene before police could arrive. There was no word given on the suspect in the crash and no information on how the accident took place. The condition of the injured victim is not known at this time.
No further details have been released.
Hit-and-run crashes are extremely common in Florida and account for about 25% of all recorded traffic collisions that take place in our state. Being the victim of a hit-and-run can be a physically and emotionally damaging experience. Many hit-and-run crashes leave serious injuries that can take a long time to heal, along with costly medical bills and lost income.
We hope that the victim of this crash in Pinellas County is able to make a speedy and full recovery.
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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