Indian River County, FL (May 13, 2021) - Three vehicles were involved in a crash that took place in Indian River County on Thursday, May 13th. The accident happened on Eighth Street at the intersection with 20th Avenue near Vero Beach Elementary School.
According to officials, the collision involved a light blue Chevrolet Astro van, a blue Kia SUV, and a gray Kia sedan. The Kia rolled over following the accident but there is no word on what caused the crash to occur at this time. One man suffered a severe head injury while the other injured victim sustained more minor injuries. The identities of the victims have not been released at this time. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
There is no further information available at this time.
Car accidents in Florida take place about once every 90 seconds. While not all crashes will result in injury, many of them do and the injuries can be serious and life-altering in nature. About 50% of all Florida car accidents will involve injuries to one or more victims. Police will continue to investigate this car accident in Indian River County to determine who should be held responsible.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and we hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
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