Fort Myers, FL (April 27, 2021) - A 92-year-old woman from Lehigh Acres sustained serious injuries following a crash in Fort Myers on Sunday. The accident took place around 4:00 a.m. on Daniels Parkway near Six Mile Cypress Parkway.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the accident. According to troopers, the woman was a passenger in a van when a 44-year-old driver from Lehigh Acres collided with the back of the van. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries. There is no update on her condition and her identity has not been released at this time. No one else was injured as a result of the crash.
Troopers are still investigating the collision at this time and there is no additional information available.
A Florida car accident occurs about once every 92 seconds. This means that no one is ever truly safe from being injured or even killed in a car accident in our state. While many people develop a false sense of security while in a vehicle, it is important to never take safety for granted and to drive carefully and cautiously at all times.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim of this Fort Myers car accident. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery from her injuries.
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