Lehigh Acres, FL (September 10, 2020) - Two people were killed in a three-car crash that took place on I-75 in Collier County. The crash happened in the Alligator Alley area around 6:35 a.m.

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene shortly after the crash occurred. According to a report, a 36-year-old male was driving a sedan westbound on I-75 near mile marker 69. At the same time, a tractor-trailer was also traveling westbound and a pickup truck was traveling behind the two vehicles. The right side of the sedan collided with the front of the tractor-trailer. The sedan then came to rest facing northbound in the left lane. As the sedan was facing northbound, it was hit by the pickup truck. 

The driver and passenger of the sedan were killed in the crash. The drivers of the tractor-trailer and pickup truck were not injured in the crash.

The FHP continues to investigate the accident there is no additional information available. 

A Florida car accident can be a life-changing event. According to statistics published by NHTSA, a reportable crash occurs in Florida about once every 92 seconds. When you or a loved one have been affected by an accident, you are likely to feel a range of emotions from anger. to sadness, to frustration. These emotions are especially strong if you have lost a family member in a deadly car accident.

We would like to extend our condolences to the victim's families after this fatal crash in Lehigh Acres. 

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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