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LaBelle, FL (October 7, 2018) - A suspected impaired driver caused a three-car collision in LaBelle on Saturday, October 6th.
Police report that 32-year-old Ascencion Rodriguez was driving a Kia Optima on SR 29 around 9:25 pm. Rodriguez was traveling directly behind a Toyota Sequoia driven by 32-year-old Yamayri Gomez. Rodriguez rear-ended the Toyota Sequoia before losing control of his vehicle and crossing the centerline of SR 29. His vehicle then struck a third vehicle traveling southbound.
An infant passenger in Rodriguez's vehicle suffered minor injuries. Rodriguez was seriously injured and transported to Lee Memorial Hospital. An 11-month-old passenger in the Sequoia was ejected in the crash and was transported to Tampa General Hospital. The 11-month-old is listed in serious but stable condition. One of the passengers in the third vehicle was also transported to Hendry Regional Hospital with injuries.
The crash remains under investigation at this time. Rodriguez was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol by troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol. He was also not wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.
In 2016, there were over 5,000 confirmed DUI-related fatal crashes. In addition, there were many more DUI crashes that were not fatal but involved injuries to one or more people. Whether it is related to drugs or whether it is related to alcohol, DUI crashes and DUI drivers continue to plague the streets and highways of Florida.
A DUI crash unfortunately often has serious consequences. An impaired driver has a slowed reaction time and therefore many crashes with impaired drivers occur at high speeds, causing devastating damage and injuries. A DUI crash has the potential to change the life of an innocent victim forever.
At Rubenstein Law, we have zero tolerance for DUI crashes. Our Florida personal injury attorneys will fight hard for you if you have been a victim of a drunk driving or drugged driving crash. For help, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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