Tampa, FL (February 27, 2019) - A five-vehicle crash took place near Sun City Center on Wednesday, February 27th, in the westbound lanes of I-75, near mile marker 246, just before 9:00 a.m.
A total of five vehicles were involved in the accident. The Florida Highway Patrol was on scene just after the collision occurred. Injuries were reported in the accident, but the nature and severity of the injuries remain unknown at this time. Police closed all of the southbound lanes of the highway for nearly four hours before they reopened around 12:30 p.m.
A cause of the crash has not been released and no further information is available.
A reportable crash takes place about every 92 seconds in our state. A car accident is something that you can never prepare for. One minute, you could be riding along as normal; and the next, you could find yourself in the back of an ambulance on the way to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Your entire life can be impacted by a crash, including your ability to do basic physical tasks and to earn a living.
For these reasons, it is important to seek trusted legal counsel if you have been hurt in a crash. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys know what you are going through. Since 1988, we have represented accident victims and assisted them in getting the compensation they deserve to help them get back on their feet.
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