Charlotte County, FL (August 29, 2020) - A 52-year-old man from Punta Gorda suffered critical injuries after a hit-and-run in Charlotte County on Friday, August 28th. The crash was reported around 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Taylor Road and Creekbridge Drive.

According to a report from the scene. the victim was standing in the grassy shoulder of Taylor Road when he was struck by a vehicle. The man was thrown several feet before landing on the western shoulder of the roadway. Rescue workers rushed to the scene and transported the man to a nearby hospital where he was listed in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. The vehicle, believed to be a 2003-2005 GMC C5500 pickup truck, fled the scene just after the crash took place.

The number of hit-and-run accidents in Florida continues to increase. Last year, there 105,000 of these accidents reported. We are now at a point where about 25% of all reportable accidents are hit-and-runs. Drivers who flee the scene of an accident often do so knowing that they have caused a crash with serious injuries.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim following this hit-and-run in Charlotte 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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