Clermont, FL (November 24, 2020) - A 74-year-old woman is dead following a hit-and-run crash on State Road 50 in Clermont. The accident took place just after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21st. 

The Clermont Police Department responded to the scene. According to officers, Diane Craig was attempting to cross SR 50 when she was hit by a vehicle at the intersection with Grand Highway. Craig was rushed to South Lake Hospital and later airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries. The vehicle that struck Craig fled the scene before officers could arrive. Police are searching for the vehicle, believed to be a newer model Lexus with possible front end damage. The vehicle was traveling east on SR 50 following the crash.

Anyone with information regarding the accident or the suspect is asked to call the Clermont Police Department. There are no further details available at this time.

Reported car accidents in Florida take place about once every 92 seconds. Hit-and-run accidents make up a substantial portion of all reported crashes. In fact, in 2019, there were more than 100,000 hit-and-run crashes in Florida, accounting for approximately 20 percent of all total accidents. A hit-and-run accident can be dangerous and cause devastating injuries for victims and their families. In most cases, the hit-and-run accident results in injuries to an innocent victim.

Our most sincere condolences go out to the family of Diane Craig following this tragic crash in Clermont.

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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