Port Richey, FL (February 24, 2021) - One person was in a hit-and-run accident that took place in Port Richey on Wednesday, February 24th. The accident happened just after 10:00 p.m. on U.S. 19 near Regency Boulevard.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Christopher Steven Cignarella was driving northbound on U.S. 19 when his car struck another vehicle driven by a 20-year-old woman from Port Richey. The woman was attempting to turn left onto Regency Park when the crash took place. The woman, who has not been identified, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Cignarella fled the scene following the accident and police are still searching for him in connection with the crash.

There is no additional information available.

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were approximately 240,000 individuals injured in Florida car accidents in 2019. While this number may come as a surprise to many, it shows us the true dangers of our roadways. Each year, thousands of innocent crash victims will find themselves suffering from serious injuries and facing a long recovery time due to a crash that was not their fault.

We would like to offer our best wishes to the injured victims following this Port Richey car accident.

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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