Sarasota, FL (November 8, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car accident in Sarasota. The crash took place around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday morning along Beneva Road near Proctor Road.

According to a report from troopers, one person was pronounced dead as a result of the crash. The northbound lanes were closed following the accident, forcing motorists to find alternate routes of travel. There is no word as to the cause of the accident at this time and no information has been released regarding the number of vehicles involved. It is unclear if there were any other injuries as a result of the accident.

An investigation remains ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

Being involved in a Florida car accident can be a catastrophic and life-changing event for victims and their families. In 2019, more than 3,000 people tragically lost their lives in car accidents that took place in our state. Many of these victims were killed due to the actions of negligent drivers. Police will continue to investigate this crash to determine the cause.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family who lost their loved one in this car accident in Sarasota.

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 or personal injury that are 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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