Hawthorne, FL – Hit-and-Run Accident at US-301 and 72nd Pl
Hawthorne, FL (July 29, 2020) – Around 8:41 a.m. this morning, a hit-and-run accident with injuries took place at a Hawthorne intersection.
According to local authorities, the collision took place at the intersection of US-301 and 72nd Place when two vehicles collided with one another, one of which immediately fled the scene after the collision. Police did not say if the party was caught or if they are still searching.
Numerous responders, including paramedics, were immediately dispatched to the scene of the accident. They assisted those with injuries, though the extent of the injuries is not yet known.
The roadway was blocked in the area only for a short period of time.
No further details have been provided but the investigation into 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 accidents are some of the most severe accidents that occur on our roads. These accidents tend to take place when drivers flee the scene of an accident immediately after it occurs. Many of these accidents lead to horrific harm, especially when drivers do not receive immediate treatment. In just one recent year’s time, over 254,000 people were injured in these collisions, many of which led to hospitalizations. If you have suffered losses due to an accident that is not your fault, you might wonder what options are available for you.
Being injured in a car accident can affect every aspect of your life. If you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident and know that another party is to blame, you may have a wide array of questions. Some of these may include: Who will be held liable for my accident? How will I meet the deadlines that are required from me? What types of evidence should I gather to hold a party liable? Having the help of a dedicated Florida car accident attorney on your side is one of the most helpful things that you can do because you will never have doubts moving forward with your claim.
Our Florida personal injury attorneys at Sheftall & Associates have dedicated ourselves to standing by the sides of those injured in serious accidents. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after an accident that is not your fault on both physical and financial levels. Being injured in a car accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever faced but you have options. Please contact a Florida accident attorney at (904) 569-6025 for the help you deserve.
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