Fort Myers, FL (August 18, 2020) - Two people suffered injuries in a car accident that took place in Fort Myers on Sunday, August 16th. The crash was first reported on Sunday evening along Interstate 75 near mile marker 144.

The Bayshore Fire Rescue was among the first units at the scene. According to authorities, a vehicle was traveling on I-75 when, for unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the car. The vehicle veered off the roadway and collided with a cabbage palm tree. Rescue crews discovered two people trapped inside the car following the crash. Firefighters worked to extricate the two victims who were then transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. There is no additional update on their conditions at this time. Police have not released a cause for the crash.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time and there are no further details available.

Florida is one of the most dangerous and deadly states in the nation when it comes to car accidents. Last year, nearly 400,000 car accidents took place in our state with approximately 250,000 reported injuries ranging from minor to severe. A Florida car accident can be a life-altering and devastating event for victims and their families. This is especially true when the damages are caused at the hands of a negligent driver.

We extend our thoughts and well-wishes to the two injured victims following 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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