Gibsonton, FL (December 10, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol was at the scene of an injury accident on I-75 in Gibsonton on Thursday. The crash was reported around 4:15 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the roadway, near mile marker 250.

According to a report from the scene, at least one person sustained injuries in the accident. The nature and extent of the victim's injuries is not known at this time. Rescue crews responded to the scene to provide aid to the injured victims. The crash resulted in a roadblock as motorists were told to find alternate routes of travel if possible. Police have not released any details on the events leading up to the accident.

There is no further information available.

There are approximately 400,000 reported car accidents in Florida every year. This equates to a reported accident about once every 92 seconds. With a growing population, there are more and more negligent drivers on Florida's roadways each year. This naturally results in more crashes and a greater number of injuries to innocent victims.

We would like to extend our thoughts for a speedy recovery to those who were affected by this tragic car accident in Gibsonton.

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 or personal injury that are 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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