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Video of St. Petersburg Car Accident Leads to Investigation by Highway Patrol

Posted on Feb 15, 2012

February 15, 2012 – St. Petersburg, Fla. – According to a report from ABC Action News, video of a car crash leads to an investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

The car crash occurred about 3 a.m. on Sunday, February 5. Video footage shows 2 cars stopped on Gandy Bridge. An SUV then crashes into one of the stopped cars while going at a high rate of speed. The crash caused the SUV to flip onto its roof.

Drivers of both cars fled the scene of the accident. Their whereabouts and the extent of their injuries are unknown at this time. However, it is believed that the driver was drag racing.

Drag racing on Gandy Bridge has been a problem for several years, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. They are continuing to investigate the accident and are asking for any information that can be provided.

When a car crash results in serious or fatal injuries, you could be entitled to pursue a claim. Contact a St. Petersburg car accident attorney to learn what legal options may be available.

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, 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 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. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

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