Melbourne, FL (May 14, 2020) - Officials responded to the scene of a car accident in Melbourne on Thursday, May 14th. The crash was reported around 8:15 p.m on Interstate 95 near Eau Gallie Boulevard and the exit for the Pineda Causeway.
Emergency crews were at the scene assisting injured victims due to the crash. The cause of the accident has not been released at this time. At least one of the vehicles overturned following the crash. There is no word on the condition of any of the victims at this time. Motorists were told to avoid the area and find alternate routes of travel as several lanes were closed to passing motorists.
An investigation into the crash is active at this time. No additional details have been released.
A Florida car accident can change your life in an instant. One minute you may be innocently traveling down the road and the next you can find yourself injured in a crash that was not your fault. Negligent driving in Florida takes on many forms and can include speeding, reckless driving, impairment, and distraction. Regardless of the cause, injured drivers and passengers can suffer serious injuries that cause tremendous pain, loss of income, and high medical bills.
Our thoughts go out to those affected by this crash in Melbourne and we hope for a 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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