Fort Lauderdale, FL (September 12, 2020) - A deputy with the Broward County Sheriff's Office was hurt in a three-car crash in Fort Lauderdale on Friday. The accident took place in the 1000 block of W. Commercial Boulevard near Powerline Road.
According to a report from the scene, the crash happened around 9:00 a.m. There is no information on what led up to the accident at this time. The deputy and a female passenger in one of the other vehicles were both taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Both are expected to make a full recovery. No other injuries were reported as a result of the accident.
An investigation is ongoing at this time. There is no additional information available.
Florida is a dangerous state for motorists. According to statistics, our state accounts for about 6.2% of all car accidents reported in the United States, with approximately 400,000 crashes per year. A Florida car accident can result in devastating injuries and a long recovery period. Many of these crashes are caused by negligent drivers and affect the lives of innocent victims.
Our thoughts are with the victims of this car accident in Fort Lauderdale.
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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