Orange County, FL (March 20, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a crash with injuries along Florida's Turnpike on Friday, March 20th. The collision was first reported around 5:30 p.m. near mile marker 254. Troopers were on the scene approximately 10 minutes after the accident.
Initial reports indicate that at least one person suffered injuries following the crash. There is no word on what caused the accident to occur and no reports on the nature of the injuries sustained. A roadblock was set up at the scene as motorists were urged to find alternate routes while officials remained at the scene.
No further details were released.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for their full recovery.
A reportable crash takes place in Florida about every 92 seconds according to statistics from NHTSA. This means that all motorists are constantly at risk of being involved in a crash on Florida's roadways. Many car accident victims are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time and can suffer life-altering consequences due to the decisions made by negligent drivers.
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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