Plant City, FL (July 17, 2019) - A passenger died in a single-vehicle crash on Wiggins Road in Plant City on Monday, July 15th.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says that a car was traveling southbound on Wiggins, near Highway 92, when it left the road and struck a speed limit sign before colliding with a tree. A front-seat passenger in the car suffered critical injuries and died at the accident scene. The driver was taken to Tampa General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police are unsure at this time what caused the car to leave the road. Neither the driver nor passenger has been identified.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing at this time.
We wish to extend our condolences to the family who lost their loved one in this accident.
Fatal car accidents are reported about eight times per day in our state. A fatal accident is a devastating and heartbreaking outcome for those who are left behind to deal with the aftermath of the crash. Family members are forced to move on suddenly and the trauma and shock of the crash can last for a long time.
At Rubenstein Law, we understand the difficulties that you are facing during this time. Financial and emotional struggles almost always happen in the aftermath of a fatal crash. While we cannot bring your loved one back, we will fight hard for financial compensation, which will help ease some of the burdens you are facing. Our Florida wrongful death attorneys are here for you when you need us.
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