Lehigh Acres, FL (January 15, 2020) - One person suffered injuries following a crash between a truck and a school bus in Lehigh Acres. The crash occurred on Wednesday, January 15th.
According to reports, the bus was on its way to Riverside High School when it collided with the truck. The truck rolled over following the accident, near the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Lee Boulevard. The truck driver was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries Two students on board the bus complained of knee and back pain and were taken to the hospital to be evaluated.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. No additional details are available at this time.
We hope that the injured victim in this crash is able to make a speedy and complete recovery.
According to NHTSA, a Florida traffic accident takes place about every 92 seconds. Rollover crashes are common in our state and often lead to serious injuries. A driver can potentially be ejected in the rollover, leading to additional injuries. These types of crashes can also take place at high speeds, further endangering those involved.
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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