Fort Lauderdale, FL (August 21, 2018) - A woman and her child were injured Monday afternoon in a one car crash in Fort Lauderdale. The driver is described as an elderly woman, according to Fort Lauderdale Police. The crash took place around 9:25 am in the 2400 block of Northwest 31st Avenue. There, police say the vehicle ran off the road and struck a tree. A nearby man witnessed the wreck and rushed to the roadway to free the child trapped inside.
Police and firefighters responded to the crash scene. The elderly woman had to be extricated from the vehicle using power equipment. The child sustained minor injuries while the woman had more serious injuries. The woman's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Officials believe that the woman had a medical event just prior to the crash that led to her vehicle leaving the road and striking a tree.
We hope that all involved have a quick and full recovery.
Single vehicle accidents are common in Florida. The cause of a single vehicle accident must be carefully examined. Sometimes, the driver is at fault. In other cases, such as this one, the driver suffers a sudden medical emergency which causes them to lose control of the vehicle. In cases of sudden medical emergency, the law can be complicated and any injured victims should discuss their situation with an experienced Florida car accident attorney.
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