Sarasota, FL (February 7, 2020) - Two semi-trucks were involved in a crash that took place in Sarasota on Friday, February 7th. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-75, near mile marker 172.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a semi-truck was traveling northbound when it began to hydroplane. The truck ran off the road and hit a guardrail. It then came back onto the road and collided with another semi-truck. While the crash was unfolding a pedestrian that attempted to help the driver of the first truck was also struck by one of the trucks. The two drivers, as well as the pedestrian, were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. None of the victims were identified.
No further information has been released.
Florida ranks near the top of national statistics for traffic accidents. Our state sees about 400,000 reportable crashes each year, making it one of the most dangerous places in the country for motorists. While drivers and passengers must always take steps to ensure their own safety and well-being, sometimes there is nothing that can be done to avoid a crash. Negligent drivers are all around us on a daily basis, and one single instance of bad decision making can lead to a significantly poor outcome.
We hope that those who were hurt in this Sarasota crash make a full 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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