Charlotte County, FL (June 30, 2021) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a serious crash in Charlotte County on Tuesday. The accident happened on State Road 31 near Little Farm Road.
According to troopers, a 33-year-old woman from Punta Gorda was driving a passenger car when she came to the intersection. The woman ran a stop sign and entered the path of a semi-truck that was traveling southbound. The woman died at the scene while an 11-year-old male passenger in her vehicle was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating at this time.
No further details are available.
Approximately 400,000 car accidents take place in Florida every year. Of this number, there are about 250,000 injury accidents. While no one ever expects to be involved in a crash, many people find themselves injured each day at the hands of negligent drivers on our roadways. A Florida car accident can cause serious and life-changing injuries in a matter of seconds.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic injury crash in Charlotte County.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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