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Punta Gorda, FL (December 27, 2018) - A crash involving a fuel truck and a UPS truck left two people injured on Wednesday, December 26th in Punta Gorda. The crash took place around 2:40 pm.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the UPS truck was traveling westbound on Bermont Road near Sunset Boulevard when the driver was forced to swerve to avoid colliding with stopped traffic. After swerving, the UPS truck veered into the opposite lane and collided head-on with a fuel truck. The UPS driver, identified as 22-year-old John Tufano, suffered serious injuries. Tufano was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital. The fuel truck driver, 61-year-old Alpha Drawdy, sustained minor injuries and received treatment at Bayfront Punta Gorda.
A Hazmat team responded to the scene to secure the fuel truck until it could be towed away.
Approximately 250,000 people will be hurt this year in Florida injury crashes. Being involved in an injury crash is scary and stressful and can leave you feeling like your life has been upended.
After the accident, you may receive calls from an insurance adjuster looking to settle your case quickly and cheaply. The insurance company is in business to make money for themselves, and they do not have your best interest in mind. You should never agree to sign an injury settlement until you have received assistance from an experienced Florida car accident attorney.
At Rubenstein Law, we will help you receive the full value of your claim and properly evaluate your case. Since 1988, we have helped injured Floridians receive the compensation they deserve following an injury accident. For a free consultation at any time, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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