Palm Beach, Gardens, FL (February 23, 2021) - A 67-year-old man died and two others were hurt following a crash in Palm Beach Gardens on Tuesday. The crash happened around 7:25 a.m. on U.S. 27 near Alligator Alley.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 67-year-old man was driving an SUV on an exit ramp when he collided with a northbound tractor-trailer. The driver of the SUV died at the scene while his passengers, an 88-year-old man and woman, suffered serious injuries in the accident. 

There is no additional information at this time. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

There were more than 400,000 reported car accidents in Florida in 2019. Among this number, there were approximately 250,000 injuries reported. A Florida car accident can cause devastating consequences, including debilitating injuries and the loss of loved ones. 

Our thoughts go out to those affected by this tragic crash in Palm Beach Gardens.  We hope that the injured victims are able to make a full recovery. 

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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