Tampa, FL (November 14, 2019) - Eight cars were involved in a crash on I-75 near the New Tampa area on Wednesday, November 13th. The crash was reported around 6:00 p.m. near New Tampa Boulevard.
The Pasco Fire Rescue responded to the crash scene. Two people were pronounced dead by authorities at the scene. Six others were taken to a hospital with undisclosed injuries. Two other victims were treated at the scene but not taken to the hospital. The crash caused the closure of all northbound lanes of I-75. The lanes remained closed as of 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. There is no word yet on what caused the crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation.
We are saddened to learn of this tragic, fatal crash in Tampa. In Florida, deadly car accidents are reported about eight times per day. When you have lost a loved one to a Florida car accident, you are experiencing a great deal of pain and grief. The loss of a loved one is one of the most heartbreaking experiences for any family member to endure. If your loved one was taken from you due to the negligence of another driver, you could file a claim under Florida's wrongful death law on behalf of your family member. It is important to contact a Florida wrongful death attorney in order to begin the process of understanding and evaluating your legal rights in this situation.
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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