Sarasota, FL (December 6, 2020) - A 16-year-old boy died in a car accident in Sarasota on Friday, December 4th. The crash happened just after 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of University Parkway and Blithe Avenue.
According to a report, a 17-year-old boy was operating a vehicle with a 16-year-old front-seat passenger, as well as 16-year-old and 15-year-old back seat passengers. The car was traveling eastbound when the driver left the roadway. The car traveled into a grassy area struck a culvert, and then went airborne before hitting a utility pole and coming to rest. The 16-year-old boy in the front seat died in the accident while the three other occupants were transported to the hospital in serious condition. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident at this time. There is no further information available.
Car accidents in Florida take place about once every 92 seconds and fatal crashes are reported about once every 3 hours. In 2019, just over 3,000 people were killed in car accidents in Florida. Many crash victims are innocent drivers or passengers, who are affected by the actions of negligent drivers and the catastrophic consequences that they can inflict.
We wish to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim's family following this tragic accident in Sarasota. We also for a complete and speedy recovery for the injured victims.
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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