Polk County, FL (December 23, 2019) - A 3-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Polk County on Sunday, December 22nd. The crash was reported on Interstate 4.
According to reports, Josiah King was sitting on a passenger's lap in the back seat of a vehicle that was traveling eastbound on I-4. A vehicle suddenly changed lanes and collided with the vehicle in which King was riding. The car then collided with a guardrail in the center median. The other vehicle fled the crash scene. King later succumbed to injuries suffered in the crash. A 7-year-old boy who was also in the vehicle was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
There is no information on the suspect vehicle. Anyone with details should call the Florida Highway Patrol at 813-558-1800.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic hit-and-run crash in Polk County and our thoughts go out to the family affected by this tragedy.
Hit-and-run accidents continue to be a major epidemic across our state. These accidents account for about 25% of all total crashes and often involve serious injuries and, unfortunately, death. Police will continue to investigate this crash and attempt to locate the negligent driver.
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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