Indian River County, FL (October 14, 2019) - Five cars were involved in a crash on I-95 in Indian River County on Sunday, October 13th. The accident was reported around 4:30 p.m.
The Indian River County Fire Rescue responded to the scene. According to Battalion Chief Kyle Kofke, an injured child was airlifted to St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach. Three adults were also hurt in the crash and taken to area hospitals. No word on the conditions of the victims is available at this time. The northbound lanes of I-95 were closed for more than two hours following the accident.
No further details are available at this time.
Traffic accidents are commonly reported in Florida. In fact, a crash takes place nearly every 92 seconds. Anyone in a vehicle is at risk of being involved in a crash. Although no one ever expects to be hurt at the hands of another motorist, negligent drivers wreak havoc on our roadways all the time. Distraction, impairment, speeding, and reckless driving are all frequent causes of car accidents in our state.
At Rubenstein Law, we understand how serious many car accidents can be. We know that you are struggling in the aftermath of the collision and that you need help during this time. Your focus should be on your recovery while a skilled and experienced Florida car accident lawyer handles the legal details. At Rubenstein Law, our team stands ready to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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