Collier County, FL (September 17, 2021) - Two women sustained serious injuries in a car accident that took place in Collier County on Friday morning. The accident happened on Golden Gate Parkway.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene just after the crash occurred. Troopers say that a 17-year-old female was traveling westbound on Golden Gate Parkway when she lost control of her vehicle. The woman then crossed over the median and veered into oncoming traffic where she crashed head-on into another car. The second vehicle was driven by a 38-year-old female. Both the teenager and the other woman were transported to Lee Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries. There is no word on their identities at this time.
Police are still investigating the accident. It is not clear if any charges are expected to be filed.
Injury accidents in Collier County take place each day, multiple times per day. According to statistics from 2019, there were approximately 250,000 injury crashes reported on Florida's roadways. While this number may seem high, it reflects the reality of dangers faced by drivers each time they get into a vehicle. Sadly, thousands of innocent drivers and passengers are hurt each year in crashes that were not their fault.
Our thoughts and hopes for a complete recovery are with those affected by this Collier County car accident.
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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