Manatee County, FL (December 1, 2019) - One person was taken to the hospital following a hit-and-run crash in Manatee County on Saturday, November 30th. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes of US 41 near 60th Avenue.
Police say that a northbound vehicle collided with the rear-end of a Honda Fit. The driver of the vehicle then fled the crash scene before police could arrive. The vehicle was later determined by investigators to be a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The driver of the Fit, 76-year-old John Walo, was taken to Blake Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at 239-938-1800.
Hit-and-run accidents continue to be an epidemic in our state. About 100,000 hit-and-run collisions take place in Florida annually, which accounts for approximately 25% of all reported car accidents. A hit-and-run crash can involve serious injuries to the victims and can change your life for the worse in a matter of seconds. A person who causes a hit-and-run crash may face both criminal and civil penalties for their actions. We hope that the victim of this accident is able to make a speedy recovery from his injuries.
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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