Fort Myers, FL (December 20, 2019) - At least three people were taken to the hospital after a crash occurred at the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Benchmark Avenue on Friday, December 20th.
According to reports from the scene, the collision involved two trucks and three cars in the eastbound lanes. There is no information on the circumstances surrounding the crash. Rescue workers transported three people to a local hospital with unknown injuries. The eastbound lanes of Martin Luther King Boulevard were closed down as police urged drivers to find alternate routes.
There is no further information available at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for complete recoveries.
This year, there will be about 400,000 car accidents reported across Florida. About 250,000 of these crashes will also involve injuries to one or more individuals involved. Whether you are a passenger or driver, you could have a claim for compensation if you are injured in a crash that was not your fault. Negligent driving occurs frequently on our streets and highways, and when you are hurt by another's negligence, you may receive compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills and, lost wages.
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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments.
