Hillsborough County, FL (December 15, 2020) - Police and rescue workers responded to the scene of a fatal car accident in Hillsborough Couty on Tuesday, December 15th. The crash was reported around 4:30 p.m. on the Dale Mabry Highway near Busch Boulevard.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, at least one person was killed in the accident. At this time, there are few details available surrounding the cause of the accident or the number of vehicles involved. Officers have not publicly identified the deceased victim. Motorists in the area were advised to find alternate routes of travel.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. There is no additional information available.
According to statistics, there were approximately 3,000 fatal traffic accidents in Florida in 2019. While this number remained relatively unchanged from the year before, it did go up slightly as Florida's roadways became more dangerous.
Our most sincere condolences to go out to the families of those affected by this fatal crash in Hillsborough County.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 or personal injury that are 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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