Pinellas Co., FL - Off-Duty Deputy Hurt in Wrong-Way Crash on I-275

Pinellas Co., FL (September 26, 2024) – An off-duty Hillsborough County deputy was hurt and a driver was arrested after a wrong-way collision in Pinellas County.

Information provided by the Florida Highway Patrol shows that the crash happened just before 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25. Reports show a Dodge Ram pickup was headed north in a southbound lane on Interstate 275 when they were apprehended by police. After evading a trooper’s PIT maneuver, the driver fled at high speed before colliding head-on with a Ford F-150 operated by a 33-year-old off-duty Hillsborough sheriff’s deputy. After the wreck, the driver fled on foot until they were apprehended and arrested by St Petersburg police officers. The off-duty deputy sustained serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The driver who caused the crash was reportedly impaired over three times the legal limit. Police in Pinellas County continue to investigate the details of the accident.

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.

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This is a huge number of accidents happening because people choose to be careless while on the road. Those responsible for negligently caused accidents need to be held accountable for their actions. Allow our skilled legal team to work toward justice for you or your loved ones. No one deserves to have to pay for injuries they sustained due to another person’s carelessness.

Those involved in serious Florida auto crashes may even lose their lives, depending on the severity of the incident. An auto accident in Florida reportedly takes place approximately once every 87 seconds or more than 1,000 times per day. This is equal to more than 400,000 collisions per year.

If you or someone you love has recently been injured in an auto accident in the Sunshine State, and you believe that the crash happened due to another driver’s negligence, you should contact a personal injury attorney in Florida at your earliest convenience.

Our Pinellas County car accident lawyers at Neufeld and Kleinberg are experienced trial attorneys and professional negotiators who will not let you be taken advantage of by insurance companies. We are here to help you get full and fair financial compensation because it is what you deserve. Our main purpose is to protect the rights of injured accident victims and their families. Call our firm at (305) 931-6666 to learn more about how we can help you through this.

Note: This article is intended for informational purposes only. Our dedicated team compiles accident news reports using a variety of trusted external sources, such as local news outlets, official police reports, social media updates, and eyewitness statements regarding incidents in Florida. While we strive for accuracy, the facts in this post have not been independently verified by our writers. If you identify any inaccuracies, please contact Neufeld & Kleinfeld, PA, immediately, and we will promptly address any corrections. Posts can also be removed upon request.

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