Miami Beach, FL – Woman Injured in HIt & Run Crash on Alton Rd near 10th St
Miami Beach, FL (June 15, 2021) – Two vehicles struck a woman on an electric scooter early Sunday morning in Miami Beach.
One vehicle stayed at the scene but the other fled. The vehicle that left the scene was identified as a black sedan, according to various sources.
The woman, who has not been identified, was headed south on Alton Road in the vicinity of 10th street around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 12. She was riding in the outside lane when she was hit by a car from behind, which caused her to be knocked from her scooter and into the inside lane, according to officials.
A vehicle traveling in the inside lane struck the woman after she fell off her scooter. She was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital with injuries deemed to be non-life-threatening.
Police in Miami Beach continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family in hopes of a full recovery.
Traffic Accidents in Miami Beach
Florida sees more car accidents than nearly any other state in the nation. The Sunshine State is among the top three most dangerous states for motorists in the United States, along with Texas and California. More than 1,000 auto accidents occur per day, or over 400,000 per year. Hundreds of thousands are injured and more than 3,000 lose their lives annually due to these collisions. Sustaining injuries in an accident can be an extremely stressful and painful experience. You may be wondering where to turn for help if you have been injured in a Florida car accident.
The law office of Boone & Davis consists of a reputable and skilled personal injury law team that has been helping those who have been hurt in auto accidents recover the maximum compensation for their injuries and losses. While you are suffering from serious injuries and forced to take time off of work, you may be receiving tons of medical bills and other associated costs with your wreck. It may be in your best interest to contact an attorney who will be able to help you recover financial compensation for your losses.
Contact the Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers at the law office of Boone & Davis at your earliest convenience if you believe that your injuries were the result of another person’s negligent actions while on the road. Almost all of the auto accidents in the United States happen due to some form of driver negligence, or about 92%. Some different forms of driver negligence include intoxication, distraction, and fatigue.
Call our law firm today at (813) 544-7096 for more information on how you can successfully move forward from your injuries and losses you may have incurred in a recent traffic collision caused by carelessness.
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