Lee County, FL (February 13, 2021) - Police and rescue workers responded to a rollover crash in Lee County on Friday, February 12th. The accident happened on Pine Ridge Road near the intersection with Summerlin Road in Fort Myers.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office, along with Iona McGregor fire rescue crews, responded to the accident scene. According to a report, there were multiple vehicles involved in the crash. One vehicle rolled over following the accident, resulting in one person being hospitalized for treatment of injuries. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. There is no word on what caused the accident to occur. The road was blocked while police worked at the scene and motorists were urged to find alternate routes of travel.

There is no further information available at this time.

A reportable car accident in Florida takes place approximately once every 90 seconds. In an instant, it is possible to go from a driver or passenger going about your business to becoming the victim of a serious injury crash that was not your fault. The number of negligent drivers on Florida's roadways means that no one is ever truly safe from becoming a victim of a crash. A  Florida car accident can lead to serious complications, including painful injuries, lost wages, and high medical bills, among others.  

We offer our thoughts and best wishes to those affected by this car accident in Lee 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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