Hendry County, FL (April 28, 2020) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were called to the scene of a crash in Hendry County on Tuesday, April 28th. The crash occurred on Flaghole Road near Clewiston.
Troopers say that the collision occurred when a 19-year-old woman from Hialeah lost control of her vehicle. The car left the roadway and traveled into a canal. The woman, who has not been identified, died in the crash along with a 14-year-old passenger. Neither of the victims was immediately identified. A 20-year-old male passenger was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash.
An investigation is active at this time and no further details have been released.
A car accident in Florida can be a life-changing event. Certainly, no one ever expects to be injured in a crash when they get into a vehicle. However, statistics show that a crash takes place in Florida about every 92 seconds. Fatal car accidents in Florida occur about every 3 hours and often take the lives of innocent victims.
We wish to extend our sympathies to the families of those affected in this tragic Hendry County car accident.
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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