Nassau County, FL (June 3, 2019) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a crash on Sunday, June 2nd. The crash took place on US-1, near Kara Drive.
According to troopers, a black Ford Ranger left its lane of travel and went into the median. The driver then overcorrected the vehicle, causing to veer back onto the roadway before overturning. Following the rollover, both the driver and passenger were thrown from the truck. Rescue workers arrived on-scene and took both occupants to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The identities of the victims have not been released and no information was given on what caused the vehicle to leave its lane of travel.
No additional details have been provided.
Car accidents take place every 92 seconds in Florida. Serious crashes, such as this one, are a frequent occurrence on our streets and highways. Many drivers leave the roadway due to negligent driving behaviors, such as speeding, distraction or impairment. Unfortunately, negligent drivers place everyone at risk, including other vehicles and pedestrians as well as passengers. We hope that anyone injured in this accident is able to make a full recovery from their injuries.
The Florida personal injury attorneys at Rubenstein Law stand ready to assist when you have been injured in a crash that was not your fault. We help make individuals and their families financially whole after a car accident has turned their life upside down. Let us help you get back on track. For a free consultation, give us a call at any time, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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