Okeechobee, FL (January 29, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal crash in Okeechobee on Wednesday, January 29th. The crash happened on Highway 441 near Southeast 126 Boulevard.
The collision was reported to have involved multiple trucks. There is no information on the cause at this time. At least one person has been pronounced dead as a result of the crash but no victims have been identified.
Southbound traffic on Highway 441 was detoured onto Highway 710 while police remained at the scene. No additional details are available at this time.
We hope that everyone who was hurt in this accident makes a complete recovery. This year alone, there will be about 250,000 injury accidents in Florida. The large majority of these crashes will be caused by driver negligence. When an innocent victim has been injured at the hands of a negligent driver, Florida personal injury law allows the victim to recover for their damages. Some types of recoverable damages include pain and suffering, lost wages, and payment of medical and prescription bills.
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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