Fort Myers, FL (May 30, 2021) - Eleven people sustained injuries in a car accident that took place on Saturday in Fort Myers. The accident happened on U.S. Highway 41 near Island Park Road.
The South Trail Fire Department responded to the crash scene, along with police officers. Four of the injured victims were children and seven were adults. All four of the children had serious injuries while none of the adults sustained life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash, including the number of vehicles involved, is not known at this time. The crash resulted in U.S. 41 being reduced to one lane on the southbound side. Motorists were advised to avoid the area if possible.
No further information is available.
According to statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were more than 400,000 reported car accidents in our state in 2019. More than 200,000 of these crashes also resulted in injuries to one or more victims. A Florida car accident has the potential to be life-changing and can result in injuries that can take weeks, months, and even years to heal. Police will continue to investigate this accident to determine the cause.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the injured victims following this car accident 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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