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Driver Injured in Indian Rocks Single-Vehicle Crash

July 19, 2010 - Indian Rocks, FL - Speeding and loss of control contributed to the single-vehicle crash that sent a Largo man to the hospital.

Benton Kirk, 28, was speeding along Walsingham Road when he lost control of his vehicle. He crashed into a guard rail which sent him into a spin-out, finally colliding with a palm tree in the center median.

Paramedics were called to the scene and transported Kirk to Bayfront Medical Center with undetermined injuries. Walsingham Road was closed westbound from Hamlin Blvd. for nearly 5 hours as deputies investigated the crash.

The ongoing investigation is looking to see if alcohol was a factor or not, however witnesses confirm that excessive speed was definitely a significant part of crash.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.

As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg and the surrounding areas our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Northeast Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

• single-car accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
• accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

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The Law offices of William K. Saron serve the St. Petersburg and surrounding areas for their personal injury cases, contact us today for help with your claim - 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947.

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