Marion County, FL (February 26, 2021) - An offIcer with the Ocala Police Department was hurt in a two-vehicle accident that took place in Marion County on Friday, February 26th. The crash happened around 8:00 a.m. on Southeast 17th Street near the intersection with Southeast 22nd Avenue.

According to a report, the officer was traveling in a marked patrol car when he collided with a Jeep. Both vehicles sustained serious damages in the crash. The officer and the driver of the Jeep were transported to a nearby hospital and were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. There is no word on the events leading up to the collision and an investigation is ongoing.

There is no further information available at this time. 

According to statistics, there are approximately 400,000 car accidents in Florida every year. From this number, about 250,000 people will suffer some type of injury as a result. The injuries that arise from Florida car accidentsare often serious in nature and include broken bones, head trauma, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, and soft tissue damage. Following an injury crash, victims may face a long road to recovery that can last for weeks, months, or even years.

We would like to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to those affected by this injury accident in Marion 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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