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Plant City, FL – Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Injured Following Crash

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Plant City, FL (August 6, 2018) – A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was seriously injured in an accident that happened earlier today. The accident involved two vehicles.

A female driver from Valrico was traveling westbound on State Road 60 just west of Smith Ryals Road when she approached a road closure around 2 a.m. Construction crews were working at the time. An FHP vehicle was parked in the area with its emergency lights activated to warn drivers to slow down.

The 28-year-old female driver didn’t stop and rear-ended the patrol car injuring the trooper. The trooper, identified as Leif Cardwell, received serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The female driver received minor injuries. Charges are pending at this time.

Every 92 seconds in Florida, there is a reportable auto accident, many of which will lead to injuries. Every hour, almost 30 people will receive injuries of some type in accidents that could have been prevented. You might have been involved in a crash, and we want to extend our condolences and help in your time of need.

Car accidents can change your life, suddenly causing you distraught feelings and causing you pain. We want to stand by your side and help you make the best decisions for yourself or your family. Call us for more info on your claim at Rubenstein Law. 

 

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.

Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments. 

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