Polk County, FL (September 21, 2021) - Two men were killed in a two-car crash that happened on Monday, September 20th in Polk County. The accident occurred around 9:25 p.m. on State Road 400 at County Road 557.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two men were in a vehicle that was traveling eastbound on SR 400 at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crossed over into the median where the car struck a van that was traveling westbound. The driver and passenger of the eastbound vehicle were seriously hurt in the crash. Both men were eventually pronounced dead at the scene by authorities. The driver of the, a 31-year-old man from Cape Coral, sustained minor injuries while his 37-year-old passenger was seriously hurt. None of the victims have been identified.
Police continue to investigate the accident. No additional information has been released.
Florida has an extremely high number of vehicle crashes and fatalities. According to the most recent statistics, a fatal car accident in Florida takes place about once every three hours, or approximately eight times per day. In many cases, innocent drivers cannot avoid these accidents because they are put in a difficult position by the actions of a negligent driver.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic car accident in Polk County and our thoughts are with the victim's families at this time.
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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