Hillsborough County, FL (October 19, 2020) - A pickup truck driver died in a crash that occurred on U.S. 92 in Hillsborough County on Saturday, October 17th. The crash happened just after 2:00 a.m. near the intersection with Parsons Avenue.

According to a report, the driver of a pickup was traveling eastbound on U.S. 92 when, for unknown reasons, the driver of the pickup veered into the westbound lanes and collided head-on with a sedan drive by a 53-year-old man from Palm Harbor. The driver of the pickup died at the accident scene. The driver of the sedan suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

There is no additional information available at this time. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

According to statistics published by NHTSA, a reportable crash happens every 92 seconds in Florida. Car accidents happen for a variety of reasons, including speeding, driver distraction, recklessness, drowsiness, and impairment. Regardless of the cause, however, a Florida car accident can involve serious injuries that can change your life forever. Following a crash, victims often struggle to regain the life that they had before the accident.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to those affected by this crash in Hillsborough County.

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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