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Sarasota County, FL (August 18, 2019) - Police are investigating following reports of a fatal crash on I-75 in Sarasota County. The crash happened around 4:00 a.m. at the I-75 entrance ramp near State Road 681.
Authorities and rescue workers responded to the scene. According to investigators, at least one person died in the crash. There is no word at this time on the total number of vehicles involved or whether anyone else was injured. The crash caused police to shut down the left lanes of the roadway as a clean-up and investigation were underway. The deceased victim has not been identified at this time.
There is no additional information available.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the victim in this tragic crash in Sarasota County.
Fatal car accidents are reported approximately every three hours across our state. Losing a loved one to a Florida traffic accident is one of the most difficult things that a family will ever experience. A fatal crash results in sudden devastation for which you have no time to prepare.
As the surviving family member of a crash victim, you may have legal rights related to the accident. Under Florida law, a next-of-kin can bring a wrongful death claim where their loved one was killed by the negligence of another driver. Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the date of death.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys stand ready to help when you have lost a loved one on our streets and highways. We are available to take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For a free consultation, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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