Pembroke Pines, FL (February 11, 2019) - A 49-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries in a two-car crash in Pembroke Pines. The accident took place on Saturday, February 9th.
Police say that Twan Bell was operating a vehicle at the intersection of Pembroke Road and Southwest 145 Avenue when he was struck by a second vehicle. The vehicle that collided with Bell was turning left at the time of the collision. Following the crash, Bell's vehicle also struck a light pole at the intersection. Bell was rushed to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Police are still investigating the accident and believe that alcohol ay have played a role. There is no further information available.
A car accident typically occurs suddenly and without warning. One minute you are going about your daily routine and the next you may find yourself in the back of an ambulance or lying in a hospital bed, suffering from serious injuries.
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