Coral Springs, FL (February 26, 2020) - Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash that took place on the Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs. The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26th.
According to officials, as many as 12 vehicles were part of the collision. The events leading up to the crash have not been revealed. Paramedics were forced to extricate one person from inside a vehicle. That person was later transported by ambulance as a trauma patient to Broward Health North. The northbound lanes of the Expressway remained closed until around 6:00 p.m. Multiple two trucks were on the scene and drivers were advised to find alternate routes for their travel.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing and no further information has been released at this time.
About 400,000 traffic accidents will take place in Florida this year. Major highways and expressways are frequent sites of multi-car crashes due to higher speed limits and more congested roadways. In these tight spaces, even a minor act of negligence can trigger a series of events that have catastrophic results. The pain and suffering inflicted by negligent drivers can be a life-changing experience for injured victims.
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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