Pasco County, FL (September 18, 2020) - Three people were hurt in a head-on crash that took place along I-75 in Pasco County. The crash happened around 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th. 

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV was towing a trailer and traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-75 near Blanton Road. At the same time, a pickup truck driver was traveling northbound on I-75 and saw the SUV coming towards his vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man from Starke, took evasive action to avoid the SUV but collided with two other vehicles instead. The drivers of the other two vehicles and a 39-year-old female passenger in the pickup truck were seriously hurt. They were taken to a hospital for treatment but there is no word on their condition at this time.

Police are still investigating the crash at this time. There are charges pending against the SUV driver. No further details are available at this time.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims in this Pasco County car accident and we hope for their complete and speedy recovery.

When a Florida car accident takes place, your world can change in an instant. You may suddenly find yourself suffering from serious injuries and your entire livelihood can be affected as medical bills begin to pile up and you are unable to work or support your family. These consequences can be long-lasting and, in cases of very serious accidents, can become permanent. Unfortunately, negligent drivers are very prevalent in Florida and their actions can affect anyone on the roadway at any time. 

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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