Tampa, FL (September 9, 2018) - One person died and another suffered injuries in a head-on crash in Tampa late Friday night. The accident took place at 11:55 pm on Anderson Road, near Waters Avenue W.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office received a call for assistance and responded to the accident scene. When they arrived, they found two vehicles involved in the crash. Richard William Draghi, 68, suffered critical injuries and died at the scene of the crash. The other driver, 24 year old Rodriguez Nunez suffered minor injuries and was transported to St. Joseph's Main Hospital for treatment. A subsequent investigation determined that Draghi crossed the center line and struck Nunez's vehicle head-on. No information has been given on what caused Draghi to cross the center line.
There are no further details available.
A serious car accident can happen in an instant and the consequences can be life-changing. Head-on collisions cause some of the most severe and catastrophic damages that we see in our daily practice. The reasons for a driver traveling left of center are many, but typically include drowsiness, impairment, speeding or distraction. When a driver fails to maintain their lane, any drivers or passengers who are subsequently injured may bring a personal injury claim.
Our condolences go out to the family of Richard Draghi who lost his life in this fatal car accident. When you have been seriously injured in an accident, the team at Rubenstein Law is here has your back every step of the way. To speak with an attorney, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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