Collier County, FL (September 12, 2019) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were on the scene of a rollover accident in Collier County on Thursday, September 12th. The crash happened on I-75 near mile marker 101.
According to reports, a pickup truck and an SUV collided with one another. Both vehicles rolled over following impact, causing one driver to be pinned beneath a vehicle until rescue workers arrived at the scene. A second driver was extricated from inside a vehicle by police. Both drivers were transported to local hospitals with serious injuries.
The crash caused a roadblock near the Collier Boulevard exit and drivers were asked to use caution. No additional information is available.
About 250,000 injury crashes will occur this year in Florida. Rollover accidents frequently lead to serious injuries and can cause head and neck injuries, as well as spinal cord trauma, and broken bones. A rollover crash typically occurs as a result of a high-impact collision. Rollovers and all types of crashes can have devastating long-term effects on the victims involved.
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