North Fort Myers, FL (September 9, 2020) - Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash that took place in North Fort Myers on Wednesday, September 9th. The accident took place on US 41 near the intersection with Pondella Road.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash involved a pickup truck and two Honda sedans. An 8-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital for treatment. Both sedan drivers were also taken to Lee Memorial to be treated for their injuries. At this time, there is no information on the events leading up to the accident. Police have not identified anyone involved.

There are no additional details available. An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

This year, there will be about 400,000 car accidents in Florida. About 250,000 of these crashes will also involve injuries to one or more individuals involved. Whether you are a passenger or driver, you could be hurt in a crash that was not your fault. Negligent driving occurs frequently on our streets and highways, and when you are hurt by another's negligence, you may be frustrated, confused, and overwhelmed as you struggle to get back to normal. 

We would like to extend our thoughts and well-wishes to those affected by this car accident in Fort Myers. 

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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