Hendry County, FL (January 21, 2021) - A 42-year-old man and his 14-year-old daughter died in a crash on State Road 80 in Hendry County. The crash took place on Wednesday, January 20th around 10:30 p.m.

According to police, 42-year-old Enedino Galindo was operating an SUV and backing out of a driveway when he was hit by an SUV driven by a 38-year-old woman from Alva. The woman was traveling over 100 miles per hour when the crash occurred. Galindo and his 14-year-old daughter were pronounced dead at the scene. His 13-year-old daughter was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital where she is listed in critical condition. The SUV driver was also treated at a local hospital and was listed in good condition. 

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating at this time. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.

A fatal car accident in Florida takes place about once every three hours. Deadly accidents occur multiples times per day on our roadways and, sadly, often claim the lives of innocent victims. Negligent and careless drivers are found throughout our state and their driving behaviors often indicate that they have no regard for others on the roadway. Often, the actions of these individuals will lead to destructive accidents that can change many lives forever.

We wish to offer our condolences to the family who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident in Hendry County.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 or personal injury that are 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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