Jacksonville, FL (June 11, 2021) - Two people were hurt in a car accident that took place in Jacksonville on Thursday night. The accident happened around 9:20 p.m. on Interstate 295 near 103rd Street.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when he tried to change lanes and lost control of his vehicle. The car went off the shoulder of the road and struck a guardrail twice before rolling over and coming to rest. The 29-year-old male driver and his female passenger were seriously hurt and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Their identities are not available at this time.
The crash resulted in the road being closed until around 11:00 p.m. as motorists were advised to avoid the area if possible.
No additional information has been released at this time.
Each year, there are approximately 250,000 injury accidents in Florida. This number places our state near the top of the nation when it comes to the highest number of injury accidents. While most people would like to feel safe when they are in their vehicles, the reality is that injury crashes occur multiple times per day and often affect innocent victims. Given the number of negligent drivers in Florida, all motorists should use extreme care and caution and be aware of their surroundings in order to reduce their chances of being involved in a potentially catastrophic accident.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the injured victims of this car accident in Jacksonville.
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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