A hit-and-run crash was reported shortly before 9 this morning on State Road 60, in Polk County, FL east at south county line Road near Mulberry, FL.
According to the Lakeland Ledger, two accidents were reported in West Polk County, in Polk County, FL shortly after 7 this morning, the Florida Highway Patrol stated.
There were no reports of blocked roads or of injuries.
The first accident was a hit-and-run crash with injuries which was reported around 7:30 this morning on Winter Lake Road, in Lakeland, FL, and Reynolds Road in Lakeland, FL the Florida Highway Patrol stated.
The road was not blocked. There was no report of injuries.
The second collison happened around the same time on State Road 33, in Polk City, FL about half a mile south of Van Fleet Road in Polk City, FL.
The road was not blocked. There was no report of injuries.
According to national government statistics, more or less than 11% of all motor vehicle accidents are hit and run incidents. This equates to almost 7,000 cases of hit and run accidents in the United States every year.
In a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, the rate of hit and run accidents has increased by 15% from 1998 to 2002 all over the U.S. In certain states, such as California, the increase rate for such incidents is even greater
In my practice as a personal injury lawyer in Polk County, FL, I have represented many victims of hit and run accidents. Hit and Run accidents are a common occurrence. Many times, the offending driver is not identified. If the driver is unknown, the injured victim can pursue and uninsured motorist claim with his/her own automobile insurance.
Uninsured motorist coverage is that which compensates the injured victim when the at fault party does not have any insurance or the amount of his/her coverage is insufficient to compensate the victim. It is important to note that uninsured motorist coverage is optional in the State of Florida. If you do not carry uninsured motorist coverage on your policy, be sure to call your carrier today to purchase the highest amount of coverage you can afford. It's better to be safe than sorry.
