Pasco County, FL (September 8, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a hit-and-run crash in Pasco County on Tuesday evening. The collision took place on Lullaby Drive near Bonita Road.
Troopers initially received a call regarding the crash around 9:30 p.m. and arrived on the scene about 10 minutes later. When they arrived, they discovered an unidentified individual suffering from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run crash. The condition of the victim was not immediately known. There is no information immediately available regarding the vehicle involved in the crash and it is not clear whether police have developed a suspect in the case.
No additional information has been released at this time.
Hit-and-run crashes are extremely common in Florida and account for about 25% of all recorded traffic collisions that take place in our state. Being the victim of a hit-and-run can be a physically and emotionally damaging experience. Many hit-and-run crashes leave serious injuries that can take a long time to heal, along with costly medical bills and lost income.
We hope that the victim of this crash in Pasco County is able to make a speedy and full recovery.
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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