Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
BELLEVIEW, FL – A 12-year-old was injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Marion County on Wednesday afternoon, WCJB reports.
The incident took place on Southeast 36th Avenue near 107th Place in Belleview. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the girl was walking on the shoulder of the roadway at about 4 p.m. when she was hit by a vehicle. Witnesses said the vehicle was a white 4-door pickup truck that was towing a utility trailer.
The youngster suffered injuries that were serious but not life-threatening. The FHP said the driver involved left the scene of the crash and is now being sought.
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