David Johnson Rolled Over Semi-Truck With Trailer
David Johnson was injured when he lost control of his semi-truck and went off the roadway, rolling over in a ditch. It is believed that he was driving too fast at the time. Read more
Hialeah, FL (November 30, 2019) - Two people are dead and two others hurt following a hit-and-run crash in Hialeah. The crash took place on Friday, November 29th at the intersection of East First Avenue and Ninth Street.
According to reports from authorities, a driver was traveling at a high rate of speed through an intersection. Moments later, the car collided with another vehicle causing the vehicle to erupt in flames. Two people were pronounced dead from the impact of the collision. Two others were hurt and were airlifted to a local hospital in unknown condition. The driver who caused the crash, 32-year-old Leandro Perez, fled the scene on foot following the collision. Perez was later apprehended by the police. Following an investigation, he was charged with DUI and fleeing the scene of a crash with injuries.
An investigation is ongoing and no further information is available.
Hit-and-run crashes account for about 25% of all accidents in our state. Many hit-and-run collisions are serious or fatal in nature. Drivers who leave the scene of a crash will face criminal charges and also will be held responsible for the injuries and damages inflicted upon their victims. Our condolences go out to the families who were affected by this tragic crash in Hialeah.
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 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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Available 24 Hours / 7 Days a WeekDavid Johnson was injured when he lost control of his semi-truck and went off the roadway, rolling over in a ditch. It is believed that he was driving too fast at the time. Read more
Investigators responded to the scene of a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead in Jacksonville on Saturday, November 2nd. The crash happened around 1:45 a.m. on Duval Road. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, a bicyclist was riding in the area when they were struck by a car. The car fled the scene after the collision and before police could arrive. Officers say that no one witnessed the collision. The victim was pronounced dead when rescue workers arrived at the scene. His name has not been released at this time. There is no description of the suspect vehicle. Read more
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