Lee County, FL (April 5, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of an injury crash in Lee County on Sunday, April 5th. The crash took place on Alico Road near I-75 in Fort Myers.
The incident was first reported to troopers around 7:42 a.m. and authorities were at the scene at approximately 7:50 a.m. According to a report, at least one person sustained unknown injuries as a result of the crash. The roadway was cleared shortly after troopers arrived. There is no word on the cause of the collision at this time and no update on the condition of the victim.
An investigation is ongoing.
Florida car accidents take place hundreds of times each day. In fact, according to current statistics from NHTSA, a reportable accident occurs nearly every 92 seconds. Negligent drivers are responsible for many crashes that happen in Florida. Some common forms of negligent driving behavior include texting while driving, impaired driving, failing to stop at stop signs and red lights, and speeding. Police will continue to investigate the cause of this crash in Lee County.
We hope that all affected by this accident will make a complete and speedy recovery.
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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