Fort Myers, FL (August 23, 2021) - Two cars collided with each other in Fort Myers on Monday morning. The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Three Oaks Parkway near Pine Chase Drive.
According to police, a 17-year-old man from Naples was driving a sedan southbound on Three Oaks at a high rate of speed. As the car approached an intersection, a pickup truck made a left turn in front of the sedan, causing the two cars to collide. The truck rolled over before coming to rest. A 17-year-old female passenger in the first vehicle suffered critical injuries and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported and the identities of the victims are not available at this time.
No further information has been released.
According to statistics published by NHTSA, a reportable accident takes place in Florida about once every 92 seconds. These crashes frequently occur as a result of the actions of negligent drivers. Unfortunately, thousands of victims are hurt each year in crashes that are not their fault as a Florida car accident can have life-changing consequences.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim following this tragic car accident in Fort Myers.
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