Fort Myers, FL (February 8, 2020) - Two cars were involved in a collision that happened in Fort Myers on Friday, February 7th. The crash was reported at the intersection of Martin Luther King. Jr. Boulevard and Ford Street.
The Fort Myers Police Department responded to the crash scene shortly after it occurred. One of the cars collided with a tree, causing it to fall over. Two victims were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say that the crash was caused when one car making a U-Turn collided with another vehicle after violating that vehicle's right of way.
The cars were towed away from the scene. No further details are available.
According to statistics published by NHTSA, a reportable car accident takes place in Florida about every 92 seconds. This means that anyone on or near the roadway is at risk of being involved in a crash at any time. While no one ever thinks they will become a crash victim, this is simply a false sense of security. Negligent drivers affect lives across our state on a daily basis.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to those who were hurt in this crash in Fort Myers.
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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