Sarasota, FL (February 16, 2020) - Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash at a parking garage in Sarasota. The crash happened on Saturday, February 15th.
Police and rescue workers responded to the northwest entrance of the Palm Avenue parking garage, near the Art Ovation Hotel. According to reports, a car collided with a pedestrian in the area although the exact cause of the crash is not clear at this time. Both the driver and the pedestrian were transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital in unknown condition. There is no word on the identity of either victim.
The Sarasota Police Department traffic unit is investigating the crash. No further details are available.
We hope that both victims of this Sarasota crash are able to recover from their injuries.
Approximately 250,000 injury accidents will occur this year in Florida. Approximately 60% of all reportable crashes will also cause injuries to one or more victims. The cause of each crash must be carefully investigated by authorities who will examine the crash scene and determine who was at fault for the collision occurring.
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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