St. Lucie County, FL (March 19, 2020) - An officer with the West Palm Beach Police Department was hurt in a crash that took place along I-95 on Wednesday, March 18th. The crash happened around 7:00 a.m. near SW Becker Road.
According to Lt. Yanko Reyes of the Florida Highway Patrol, the officer was involved in a crash with another vehicle. The officer was injured in the crash and was taken to Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital with a broken hand. The officer collided with a pickup truck but details of the crash were not immediately released. No other injuries were reported and the officer was not immediately identified.
No further information has been released.
According to NHTSA statistics, a reportable crash happens in Florida about once every 92 seconds. Florida car accidents can be serious and life-altering events, resulting in painful injuries, costly medical treatment, and missed time from work. Unfortunately, these crashes take place on our roadways on a daily basis and are often caused by the actions of negligent drivers.
Our condolences go out to the victim in this tragic crash in St. Lucie County.
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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