Tampa, FL (January 31, 2020) - A teenager suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash that took place in Tampa on Thursday, January 30th. The collision was reported around 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of 122nd Avenue E and 15th Street.
According to reports, 24-year-old Nakeeba Elia Ryan was driving an SUV when she struck a teenager that was crossing the road near the intersection. Following the crash, Ryan exited her vehicle, walked around the car, and then got back into the vehicle and left the scene. When authorities arrived at the scene, they transported the teenager to Tampa General Hospital with serious injuries.
Ryan was later arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury. The teenager has not been identified and there is no further information available at this time.
Our thoughts are with the teenager that was hurt in this crash and we hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Hit-and-run accidents have become an epidemic in Florida, with more than 100,000 of these crashes reported annually. Current statistics indicate that about 25 percent of all reported car accidents are hit-and-run collisions. Drivers will flee the scene of a crash for a variety of reasons but generally will do so in an effort to avoid taking responsibility for causing a serious crash with catastrophic consequences. Fortunately, there are strong laws in place which seek to punish these drivers when they are caught.
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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