Pinellas Park, FL (July 4, 2020) - A man from Pinellas Park suffered critical injuries in a multi-vehicle crash that took place on Friday, July 3rd. The crash happened around 3:15 p.m. at the intersection of 49th Street N and 94th Avenue.

Police say that 56-year-old Leonard Matthews was driving a 2000 Toyota Corolla on 49ht Street when he attempted to make a left turn onto 94th Avenue. While making the turn, Matthews' vehicle collided with a 2003 Honda Accord. The Accord then collided with a 2016 Maserati that was stopped for a red light at the intersection. Matthew was taken to a hospital with critical injuries following the crash. No one else was hurt in the collision.

An investigation remains ongoing. There have been no charges filed at this time.

Car accidents in Florida take place quite often. In fact, according to current statistics, a crash occurs somewhere in our state about every 92 seconds. No driver or passenger on our roadways is ever truly safe from being injured in a Florida car accident and a crash can occur instantly that can change your life forever. It is important to follow all traffic laws and drive safely in order to reduce your risk of being injured or injuring someone else.

Our thoughts are with Leonard Matthews and his family during following this car accident in Pinellas Park.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage and heartbreak that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large after a serious 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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