Brevard County, FL (October 22, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a hit-and-run crash in Brevard County. The accident happened on Valkaria Road around 7:10 p.m.

Troopers arrived at the scene around 8:10 p.m. According to reports, at least one person was injured in the accident. The driver who caused the crash fled the scene before police arrived. There are few details on how the crash took place and there is no update on the condition of the injured victim. Motorists were advised to use caution near the accident scene. 

There is no further information available at this time. An investigation remains ongoing. 

According to statistics published by NHTSA, car accidents in Florida occur about once every 92 seconds. Hit-and-run crashes strongly contribute to the overall total number of accidents in our state every year. Last year, more than 100,000 hit-and-run collisions took place in Florida, which accounts for about 25% of all total traffic accidents. Hit-and-run crashes are, unfortunately, becoming more common as victims are injured by drivers who flee the scene and attempt to avoid responsibility for their actions.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim after this accident in Brevard 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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