Cape Coral, FL (August 30, 2020) - The Cape Coral Police Department responded to the scene of a fatal accident involving a motorcycle and a truck on Saturday, August 29th. The crash was reported at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and SW 10th Street.

The crash reportedly occurred in the southbound lanes of the roadway. Investigators were at the scene for several hours. There is no word at this time on how the collision took place. The identity of the victim has not been released. Motorists in the area were advised to seek an alternate route as the southbound lanes of Skyline Boulevard were closed while police were at the scene.

No further details were available immediately following the crash.

Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for motorists. According to statistics, a fatal crash takes place on our roadways about once every three hours. While we often take our safety for granted while in a motor vehicle, motorists should always be aware of their surroundings and should follow all reasonable safety precautions and guidelines in order to minimize the risk of a crash occurring.

We wish to extend our most condolences to the victim's family following this fatal accident in Cape Coral. 

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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