Pedestrian Suffers Critical Personal Injuries in Hit and Run Accident in Putnam County, Florida
In Putnam County, Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol reported that a motorist hit a pedestrian in Interlachen and then fled the scene. It was reported that the driver was described as a man with brown hair who was about 5 Feet 10 Inches tall and weighed about 170 pounds. The vehicle was described as a older model white car. This general details may not be enough to track down the driver or the vehicle. Hopefully, the Florida Highway Patrol and other law enforcement are successful in locating the driver who was involved with this incident. The victim of this Florida hit and run accident was transported to Shands - University of Florida - Hospital.
It is the law in Florida to render aid and support to other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists when there is a motor vehicle accident. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists are at risk for severe injury when there is a motor vehicle accident. It is certainly an act of cowardice to flee an accident when a Florida Pedestrian Suffers Serious Personal Injuries.
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