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Winter Haven, Florida (October 25, 2018) - A driver crashed into another car at a toll booth on Wednesday, October 24th in Winter Haven.
The crash occurred around 530 pm on the Polk Parkway. A video from the scene captured a GMC Envoy crashing into a Chevy Silverado. The Silverado was pushed forward and into a camera, a light display and two control panels at the toll booth site. The Envoy ended up pinned underneath the truck. The Silverado driver, identified as 32-year-old TJ Lawson, was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
Lawson sustained serious injuries including a broken leg and also suffered a seizure. He was initially in ICU but later moved from there. He is expected to remain hospitalized indefinitely.
Police say that drowsy driving caused the Envoy to collide with Lawson's Silverado.
Our thoughts go out to TJ Lawson and his family as he recovers from the serious injuries sustained in this crash. There are over 250,000 injury accidents reported each year across our state. Unfortunately, drowsy driving plays a role in many of these accidents. A fatigued driver is as dangerous as an impaired driver and drowsy drivers account for numerous fatalities each year.
Drowsy driving is a type of negligence that can lead to a personal injury claim if a crash involving a drowsy driver causes injuries. If you or a loved one have been affected by another driver's negligence, we want to help. The Florida personal injury attorneys at Rubenstein Law are standing by to assist you 24/7. To speak with us and obtain a free case evaluation, call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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