St. Petersburg, FL (February 4, 2021) - A crash involving three cars, including a police vehicle took place on Thursday morning in St. Petersburg. The accident took place just before 7:00 p.m on First Avenue South. 

According to police, a pickup truck, a mini cooper, and a St. Petersburg Police vehicle were all involved. The driver of the truck and the officer were hurt in the accident. They were taken to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. There is no word on the accident at this time and no further information is available. 

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were approximately 400,000 car accidents in Florida in 2019. These numbers prove just how dangerous the roadways in the Sunshine State can be. Negligent drivers are all around us and all motorists must remember to take precautions that could help lower their risk of being involved in a serious accident.

We would like to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to those affected by this accident in St. Petersburg.

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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