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Fort Myers, FL (November 6, 2018) - A trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol was injured following a crash on I-75 on Monday, November 5th. The crash occurred near mile marker 134, just after 10:00 am.
According to authorities, the trooper was traveling southbound and pulled into the emergency lanes with its lights flashing to assist a disabled vehicle. Then, an SUV also traveling southbound entered the emergency lane and rear-ended the officer's patrol car. The officer's car was pushed into the third vehicle. Both the officer and the SUV driver suffered injuries and were taken a Lee Memorial Hospital. There is no information on their condition or the extent of the injuries.
Police continue to investigate the crash and it is not known at this time whether charges will be filed.
A car accident takes place approximately every 92 seconds in Florida. Rear-end collisions are extremely common compared to other types of accidents. The great majority of rear-end collisions occur due to driver distraction. In this case, it is not exactly clear why the car slammed into the back of the patrol vehicle pending further investigation. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and we hope for a quick recovery.
If you have suffered injuries in a Florida car accident that was not your fault, the injury attorneys at Rubenstein Law can help you recover compensation to which you are legally entitled. Our experienced team of staff and professionals have assisted thousands of Floridians following car accidents all across our state. We offer free consultations 24/7. To speak with an attorney, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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