Oviedo, FL (Januar 29, 2021) - Police are investigating after a hit-and-run crash in Oviedo on Friday morning. The accident took place on State Road 417 near Red Bug Lake Road.

According to Lt. Kim Montes of the Florida Highway Patrol, a Ford and a Lexus were traveling in the same direction when the Lexus slowed for traffic in front of it. The driver of the Ford failed to slow down and collided with the back of the Lexus. The Ford driver fled the scene after the crash. The driver of the Lexus was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one affected by the crash has been identified at this time.

The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash at this time and charges are pending against the SUV driver. There is no further information available.

A hit-and-run crash often causes serious and deadly injuries for victims. According to current statistics, more than 400,000 car accidents are reported every year in Florida. Of this number, about 105,000 hit-and-run collisions were reported in 2019. This accounts for about 25% of all total Florida traffic accidents. The number of hit-and-runs continues to be a problem for our state as drivers attempt to avoid responsibility for their actions. 

Our thoughts are with the victim in this hit-and-run accident in Oviedo. We hope for a complete recovery. 

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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