Jacksonville, FL – Hit-and-Run Crash on Pritchard Rd
Jacksonville, FL (December 12, 2019) – Around 2 p.m. today, December 12, Jacksonville Police responded to the scene of a serious hit-and-run crash.
The accident, according to authorities, took place on Pritchard Road in the area of I-295. Police claim that one vehicle collided with another and then the vehicle immediately fled the scene.
Police did not have to issue a roadblock but said that paramedics were assisting those with injuries. The extent of their injuries is not known.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Florida
In one recent year, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles claimed that 153,430 people were injured in serious collisions within the state. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are brought on by hit-and-run drivers, who are among some of the most negligent parties on our roads. When a driver engages in hit-and-run, they risk the lives of all others on the roads. Victims have the option to speak with a Florida car accident attorney immediately.
At Sheftall & Associates, our skilled personal injury attorneys have a reputation for assisting victims and helping them obtain compensation for a wide array of aspects. You have a right to seek compensation for aspects like lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. We have a knowledge of many laws that apply to these cases and will give you the help you deserve in your time of need. Please contact our skilled law firm at 904-647-2296 for more information on your rights at this time.
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