Tampa, FL (December 27, 2019) - A woman from Tampa suffered critical injuries in a hit-and-run collision on Wednesday, December 25th. The crash was reported around 9:30 p.m. on West Hillsbrough Avenue near Webb Road.
According to police reports, Jennifer Ann Fermin, 38, was walking along West Hillsborough when she was hit by a vehicle. Fermin was not walking in a crosswalk at the time she was struck. The driver left the scene immediately after the impact and before the police arrived. Investigators at the scene determined that the car may have been an orange Hyundai. An ambulance transported Fermin to St. Joseph's Hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at 1-800-558-1800.
Our thoughts are with Jennifer Ann Fermin in hopes of a full recovery.
Hit-and-run crashes can have devastating effects on victims, both physically and psychologically. When a hit-and-run crash occurs, investigators will conduct a thorough investigation and attempt to locate the responsible driver. Negligent drivers often choose to leave the scene of crashes in order to avoid any legal responsibility for the destruction that they have caused.
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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments.
