Fort Myers, FL (March 9, 2021) - Two people were hurt in a car accident that took place in Fort Myers on Tuesday, March 8th. The crash happened around 2:00 p.m. on San Carlos Boulevard near Siesta Drive.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene. According to troopers, a man from Fort Myers was driving northbound in an SUV when he swerved into the southbound lanes and collided head-on with a pickup truck. The 55-year-old driver of the truck suffered serious injuries while the SUV driver sustained minor injuries. The identities of the victims are not available at this time. Police are still investigating the accident and its cause at this time.
There are no further details available.
Car accidents in Florida are reported hundreds of times each day. A Florida car accident can result in life-changing and catastrophic injuries for innocent victims. These crashes often happen in an instant and are unavoidable. A head-on crash can be particularly dangerous and deads given the speed and impact at which these collisions take place.
Our thoughts are with the victims of this car accident in Fort Myers. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
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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