Miami, FL (June 2, 2021) - One person suffered injuries in a crash between a car and a postal truck in Southwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday. The accident took place on Southwest 142nd Street at the intersection with Sunset Drive.
Police have not provided any details on the events that led up to the crash. After impact, the postal truck rolled over and trapped the worker inside. Fire crews were able to extricate the worker. He was transported to the hospital in unknown condition. There is no word on the identities of those involved or whether any charges are expected to be filed.
No additional information is available at this time.
Florida has averaged approximately 400,000 reported traffic accidents each year for the past several years. A car accident in Florida can cause devastating and debilitating injuries and can result in the unexpected and tragic loss of a friend or family member. Sadly, many innocent victims are injured or killed every year on Florida's roadways in crashes that could have been prevented.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim following this car accident in Miami.
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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