Lake County, FL (October 8, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to an injury accident in Lake County on Thursday, October 7th. The crash happened along State Road 19 near the intersection with E. Altoona Road.

Troopers first received a call regarding the accident around 7:42 p.m. and arrived on the scene shortly thereafter. Rescue crews were also dispatched following reports of at least one injury sustained in the collision. The crash caused a roadblock as police worked to remove debris from the roadway and investigate the collision. There is no word at this time on the cause of the accident or the condition of the injured victim.

An investigation is ongoing. No additional information is available. 

There are more than 400,000 reported car accidents in Florida each year. Most Florida car accidents are preventable through the use of basic safe driving measures. Unfortunately, due to the number of negligent drivers on our roadways, not all motorists are as careful or safe as they should be when they are on our roadways.

We would like to extend our thoughts to the injured victim following this car accident in Lake County. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery for all affected.

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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