Lake County, FL (September 12, 2020) - Police and rescue crews were on the scene of a serious accident in Lake County on Friday, September 11th. The accident was reported just before 6:00 p.m. on State Road 19 near the intersection with County Road 455. 

According to reports from the scene, there were at least two cars involved in the crash. Fire crews were seen attempting to extricate at least one victim from a white pickup truck. There is no word on the seriousness of the injuries or the condition of the crash victims at this time. Police have not released any details on what caused the crash to occur. Due to the heavy police and emergency worker presence at the scene, motorists were urged to find an alternate route for their travels.

There is no further information available at this time.

Approximately 250,000 people are injured each year in Florida car accidents. A car accident can have devastating effects and can leave victims suffering from serious injuries that affect their ability to earn a living and enjoy their lives. Sadly, many of these accidents are preventable and they take place due to the actions of negligent drivers.

Our thoughts are with those affected by this crash in Lake County. We hope that the injured victims make a complete and speedy 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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