Fort Myers, FL (July 29, 2021) - Two teens sustained serious injuries in a car accident that took place in Fort Myers on Wednesday night. The crash happened on I-75 near mile marker 142.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 16-year-old girl was driving an SUV on I-75 with an 18-year-old woman as her passenger. The car was traveling northbound. At the same time, a 58-year-old Fort Myers man was driving a pickup truck, also northbound on I-75. The SUV slammed into a homemade race car on the right side of the road. After striking the race car, the SUV went off the road and flipped before ending up in a canal. A tire then fell of the SUV and struck the pickup truck.
Both teens were taken to Lee Memorial Hospital. The passenger suffered serious injuries while the driver was treated for minor injuries. The truck driver was not injured. Police believe that the race car may have fallen off a trailer prior to the accident.
Troopers are still investigating the accident. There is no word on potential charges and no further details are available at this time.
Florida car accidents often lead to serious and life-changing injuries for innocent victims. In 2019, our state saw more than 400,000 reported crashes and approximately 250,000 injuries as a result of these crashes. The prevalence of negligent drivers on our roadways means that all motorists must be alert for hazards at all times while occupying a vehicle.
Our thoughts and best wishes are with the injured teenagers 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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