Cape Coral, FL (October 27, 2018) - A crash in Cape Coral left one person dead and three others injured on Thursday, October 25th. The Cape Coral Police Department responded to the crash scene at Diplomat Parkway, near the intersection with Nelson Road.
According to authorities, a Toyota Corolla was traveling in the southbound lanes of Nelson Road. At the same time, a Toyota Tacoma approached the Nelson Road intersection. The Tacoma came to a stop sign but failed to stop. As the Tacoma proceeded into the intersection, it collided with the Corolla. The Corolla driver suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the Tacoma and two passengers were seriously hurt but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Police say that alcohol and drugs were a factor in this crash and that charges are expected.
Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased victim during this difficult time. As car accident attorneys, we see firsthand the damage and devastation caused by fatal crashes. We know that families struggle in the aftermath of a serious accident to put the pieces back together and try to move on with their lives.
Nothing can replace the family member who is killed suddenly by the negligence of another driver. However, the surviving family members may have certain legal rights. In Florida, our law allows wrongful death claims to be brought against negligent actors responsible for the untimely death. Our Florida wrongful death attorneys have represented families seeking compensation for over 30 years. We know what it takes to get results in these difficult cases.
For a free consultation with one of our lawyers, call us today at Rubenstein Law. 1-800 FL-Legal.
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