Martin County, FL (September 5, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a crash in Martin County on Saturday, September 5th. The crash was first reported around 7:00 a.m. along the Florida's Turnpike at Mile Marker 133.

Troopers arrived at the scene around 7:10 a.m.  According to eyewitness accounts, at least one person sustained injuries in the accident. The current condition of the victim is unknown at this time and there is no word on the extent of the injuries sustained. Troopers have not released any details on the cause of the accident. The roadway was cleared shortly after authorities were on the scene. 

An investigation remains ongoing at this time and there are no further details available.

Last year in Florida, there were more than 400,000 reported traffic accidents in our state. A Florida car accident can be a dangerous and devastating event for both victims and their families. The injuries suffered in a traffic accident can linger for weeks, months, and even years. Many accidents are caused by negligent drivers and involve catastrophic injuries to victims who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

We wish to extend our thoughts and well-wishes to the victim of this car accident in Martin County. We hope for 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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