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Collier County, FL (August 15, 2021) - The woman who was killed in a crash last week in Collier County has been identified by authorities. The accident happened on Wednesday, August 11th around 2:45 p.m on Interstate 75, or Alligator Alley.
Police say that 20-year-old Amari Jones was driving a sedan at a high rate of speed when he crossed the median and struck an SUV that was towing a boat. A passenger in the SUV, Shelli Carter, suffered critical injuries and died as a result of the accident. Following an investigation, police arrested Jones and charged him with driving without a license causing serious injuries, fleeing and eluding, and possession of burglary tools. There is no report on additional injuries at this time.
No further details have been released.
A car accident in Florida can be a devastating experience for victims and their family members. Sadly, many innocent lives are claimed each year due to the careless and negligent actions of others on our roadways. In 2019, there were more than 3,000 fatalities due to Florida car accidents and a substantial number of these accidents were caused by reckless drivers.
We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the family of Shelli Carter following this tragic car accident in Collier 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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