Fort Myers, FL (January 8, 2020) - Two people were killed when a car crashed into a tree in Fort Myers. The crash was reported around 1:44 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8th.
According to reports, 19-year-old Porter Danforth White was driving northbound in a Volkswagen Golf. White lost control of the car, struck a concrete median and then crashed into a tree. Both White and his passenger, 20-year-old Brendan Matthew Belcher, died as a result of the collision. Police are still working to determine the cause of the accident. At this time, alcohol has been ruled out as a factor.
There are no further details at this time.
A deadly accident is a truly heartbreaking experience for friends and loved ones left behind to deal with the aftermath of the crash. Fatal crashes happen so suddenly and unexpectedly that family members are left with no time to prepare for the shock and sadness of such a tragedy. Unfortunately, negligent drivers are very prevalent on Florida's roadways and continue to cause these crashes at alarming rates.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with the families of the two men killed in this Fort Myers crash.
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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