Melbourne, FL (March 7, 2020) - Several rescue units were on the scene of a serious crash in Melbourne on Friday, March 6th. The crash occurred around 2:25 p.m. on US 1 near Americana Circle and the Pineda Causeway.
The Broward County Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Authorities report that four cars were involved in the collision and that each vehicle sustained heavy damage as a result of the collision. One person was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert. Three others were also transported to the hospital in unknown condition. The identity of the victims have not been released and there is no word on the events leading up to the crash.
No additional details are available.
We wish to extend our thoughts and condolences to those who were injured in this serious crash on US 1.
Florida reports about 400,000 crashes every year. Of this number, about 250,000 victims will sustain injuries, many of them serious in nature. A large number of Florida car accidents will be caused due to the negligence of other motorists, including speeding, reckless driving, and distraction. Unfortunately, these crashes are often unavoidable and can have life-altering outcomes. We hope that the victims of this Melbourne crash have 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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