Collier County, FL (September 1, 2018) - A Friday crash between two vehicles in Collier County left one person dead and another with minor injuries.
Florida Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place approximately 3:00 pom on Radio Road. FHP troopers that 21 year old Keanu Ruiz was traveling on Radio Road near Sherbrook Driver when he lost control of his car. Ruiz collided with another car after losing control and later struck a tree in the roadway median.
Ruiz suffered critical injuries and was transported to NCH Baker Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The other driver was treated for minor injuries.
Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
We are saddened to hear of this fatal crash in Collier County. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Keanu Ruiz.
Investigators will continue to work to determine the cause of this crash. Crashes where a driver loses control of their car come from a variety of causes, including driver negligence, vehicle or equipment malfunction or roadway conditions, especially in wet weather. We will await final word from the Florida Highway Patrol.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a Florida car accident that was not your fault, we want to help. While any injury accident is a tragic event, there is assistance to help you recover and move forward with your life. At Rubenstein Law, we will work aggressively and tirelessly to protect your rights following a car accident. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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