Tampa, FL (July 8, 2018) – In Tampa, an intentional accident led to the loss of life of a puppy and left two others seriously injured. The accident led to a chain-reaction when the driver intentionally hit a concrete median. The accident happened on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
Two people were injured and a puppy was killed in a chain reaction crash. A man was upset over his recent breakup and he intentionally struck a concrete median. The two injured individuals were taken to area hospitals with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The puppy was 2 months old.
The driver that caused the accident was taken into protective custody and then taken to the hospital for a mental health examination. His name has not been released at this time.
The crash took place around 2 a.m. yesterday in the westbound lanes of the highway on the Pinellas County line. The roadway was closed for two hours.
Over 250,000 people were injured on Florida roads in 2017 alone. Our condolences are with you if you have been injured or you have lost somebody close to you in a serious accident. At Rubenstein Law, we understand that many accidents have tragic and immediate consequences. Let us put our skills and experience to work for you. Let us help.
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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