Gainesville, FL – Hit-and-Run Accident with Injuries at 6300 FL-20
Gainesville, FL (June 6, 2020) – Early this morning around 9:50 a.m., a hit-and-run accident with injuries occurred in Gainesville.
Though few details have been released regarding the accident, it is believed that two vehicles collided at 6300 FL-20, also known as 13th Street in the area.
The vehicle collided with another and then fled the scene of the accident. Police have not confirmed if they were able to catch up with the other vehicle.
Paramedics responded to the scene and assisted those at the scene of the accident. Their injuries are not yet known but it is believed that one or more victims were taken to the hospital.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Florida
Hit-and-run collisions are some of the most life-altering accidents that occur on our roads and involve drivers who are breaking the law with their actions. Between the years 2006 and 2016, approximately 1,814 people were severely injured in hit-and-run accidents due to the recklessness of others. It is important that you speak with a Florida car accident attorney in your time of need after an accident.
Our personal injury attorneys at Sheftall & Associates are dedicated to helping those in need following a car accident that is not their fault. The aftermath of a car accident can impact you physically, emotionally, and financially as you move forward. You have rights to compensation following an accident that is not your fault. Please contact a Florida accident attorney at (904) 575-9026 for more information on your legal options.
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