Venice, FL (September 13, 2020) - One person is dead following a car accident in Venice on Saturday. The crash was reported around 4:45 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75 near South Moon Drive and mile marker 189.

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene just after the accident occurred. According to troopers, the crash involved a single fatality. It is unknown if there were any other injuries reported as a result of the collision. The circumstances surrounding the accident have not been revealed at this time and the deceased victim has not been identified. Police closed two right-hand lanes while they investigated the crash and cleared away debris from the scene.

An investigation remains ongoing at this time. There is no further information available.

More than 3,000 people were tragically killed last year in Florida car accidents. There is nothing more devastating or heartbreaking than the sudden loss of a loved one due to a traffic accident. This is especially true when your loved one has been killed due to the negligence of another motorist. This crash will continue to be investigated by authorities to determine the cause.

We would like to extend our condolences to the victim's family during this difficult time. 

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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