Indian River County, FL (August 31, 2019) - A serious two-car crash was reported in Indian River County on Wednesday, August 28th. The crash took place just before 6:00 a.m. at the intersection of 43rd Avenue and 16th Street.
According to reports, a Ford F-150 was traveling on 16th Street and came to a flashing red light. The Ford failed to stop for the traffic signal and proceeded through the intersection, colliding with a grey Ford Focus that was traveling southbound on 43rd. The Florida Highway Patrol arrived on the scene. Troopers said that the Focus driver was transported to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford was not hurt.
There is no word at this time as to the cause of the crash. No further information has been released.
Our thoughts go out to the driver of the Focus and we certainly hope for a quick and complete recovery.
About 400,000 car accidents take place every year in Florida. The large majority of accidents occur due to the clear negligence of one driver. In this accident, it certainly appears as though the driver of the Ford negligently failed to stop at a red light. Failing to stop or yield is a common cause of serious and fatal accidents that take place daily on Florida's roadways.
A car accident can threaten your entire livelihood. At Rubenstein Law, we understand what you are going through when you or a loved one has been injured in a crash. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For your free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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