Sumter County, FL (December 1, 2019) - Two people were taken to the hospital after a two-car accident in Sumter County on Saturday, November 30th. The crash was reported in the northbound lanes of I-75.
According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was traveling on I-75 when they swerved to avoid crashing into another vehicle. After swerving, the vehicle lost control, rotating and collided with the left side of a second vehicle. The first vehicle then rolled over several times before coming to rest. The second vehicle ended up on the shoulder of the roadway. Rescue workers took one woman to the hospital with serious injuries. It is unclear in which vehicle the woman was riding. A boy was also transported with minor injuries.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing and no further details are available at this time.
There will be about 250,000 injury crashes this year in Florida. This number places our state near the top of the nation in terms of injury accidents. Driving in Florida can be a dangerous activity and it is made more dangerous by the presence of negligent drivers on our roadways. Speeding, distraction, and reckless driving all contribute to the daily rash of injury accidents that occur. We hope that the woman who was hurt in this collision is 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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