Fort Myers, FL (February 13, 2020) - A jail transport van was involved in a crash that took place in Fort Myers on Thursday, February 13th. The crash was reported in the 2500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard around 4 a.m.
According to reports, the van collided with a second van, owned by Advanced Quality Transport Services. It is unclear at this time exactly how the crash took place. Rescue workers transported multiple people to area hospitals with unknown injuries. There is no update on the condition of the victims.
The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating. No additional details are available.
We hope that the victims in this crash make a speedy and complete recovery.
According to NHTSA statistics, a reportable crash happens in Florida every 92 seconds. While no one ever expects to be involved in a crash, the odds are high that everyone will be involved in some type of collision at some point in their lives. Well over half of all reported crashes in Florida result in injuries to one or more individuals involved. The presence of negligent drivers on our roadways means that no one is ever truly safe from the daily risks associated with traveling.
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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