Alva, FL (November 4, 2020) - A 14-year-old boy was killed in a car accident that took place in Lee Count on Wednesday. The crash happened at 2:19 p.m. at the intersection of Palm Beach Boulevard and Broadway Street.

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to troopers, a 16-year-old boy was driving a sedan eastbound on Palm Beach Boulevard. The boy attempted to make a left turn when he collided with a truck that was driven by a 26-year-old man from Miami. A 14-year-old passenger was killed in the crash while the driver was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.

Troopers are still investigating the crash at this time. There is no word on whether any charges are expected.

Car accidents in Florida can be very serious, life-altering incidents. In fact, a fatal crash is reported on our roadways about once every three hours. If you have lost a loved one in a Florida car accident you are no doubt experiencing one of the devastating and heartbreaking times of your life. Sadly, many innocent victims are killed every year due to the negligence of other motorists.

We wish to offer our condolences to the victim's family following this tragic car accident in Alva.

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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