Sarasota, FL (March 5, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a serious crash in Sarasota on Thursday, March 5th. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 210.
Troopers report that the crash involved a total of four vehicles, including a cement mixer. A large amount of concrete spilled in the southbound lanes due to the crash. Rescue workers transported two patients to area hospitals as trauma alerts. No information was given as to the cause of the crash.
There are no additional details at this time.
Reportable car accidents take place in Florida about every 92 seconds according to current statistics. Well over half of all Florida car accidents will result in injuries to one or more victims. Unfortunately, negligent drivers frequently cause crashes, leaving innocent victims with serious injuries and a tremendous amount of pain and suffering.
We hope that those who were injured in this crash in Sarasota are able to make a complete recovery.
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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