Fort Lauderdale, FL (February 21, 2020) - A traffic stop in Fort Lauderdale led to a crash that sent three people to the hospital. The incident took place on Friday, February 21st around 1:30 a.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an officer with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department was conducting a roadside investigation around 1:30 a.m. when a third car rear-ended the officer's cruiser. Three people, including the officer, sustained injuries in the crash. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. The driver of the third car was investigated before being arrested for DUI.
No one involved has been identified and an investigation is ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts go out to those hurt in this Fort Lauderdale crash.
Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for motorists. A reportable car accident takes place in our state about every 92 seconds. Drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol contribute to thousands of injury accidents and several hundred deaths on our roadways each year. Drunk driving is one of the most reckless forms of negligent driving in which a driver can engage.
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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