Tampa, FL (March 6, 2020) - Police were on the scene of a fatal crash that took place in Tampa on Thursday, March 5th. The accident occurred in the 6200 block of East Adamo Drive.
According to reports, an impaired driver entered the median of the roadway and then crossed over, striking another vehicle. The male driver of the second vehicle was killed in the crash. There is no word on whether the driver of the first vehicle was hurt. The driver was later arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired.
The crash caused the westbound lanes of Adamo Drive to be shut down while authorities worked at the scene. There has been no further information released at this time.
Unfortunately, Florida ranks near the top of national statistics when it comes to fatal crashes. Each year in our state, traffic accidents will claim the lives of about 3,000 victims. These crashes can be caused for a variety of reasons, but usually related to some sort of negligent driving, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Family members are often unprepared for the sudden tragedy and heartbreak that accompanies a fatal Florida car accident.
Our condolences go out to the victim's family.
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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