Tampa, FL (February 5, 2021) - One person is dead and another injured following a car accident on I-75 in Tampa. The accident took place on Friday, February 5th.
According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a car was traveling in the northbound lanes when the driver exited the highway at the Selmon Expressway. The driver failed to negotiate the curve and ran off the roadway before overturning. A passenger was ejected and killed as a result of the crash. The driver was also ejected and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The victims of the accident were not immediately identified.
An investigation is ongoing at this time. No further information is available.
More than 3,000 people are killed annually due to car accidents in Florida. There are numerous causes for these crashes and each accident must be carefully investigated. In many cases, the crash is caused by the actions of a negligent driver. Speeding, impaired driving, texting while driving, and reckless driving are among the main reasons for serious and catastrophic crashes. These negligent driving behaviors contribute to the loss of hundreds of lives on Florida's roadways each year.
We would like to extend our condolences to the victim's family following this tragic fatal crash in Tampa.
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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