Lee County, FL (August 16, 2020) - A Lee County Sheriff's Deputy was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, August 15th. The accident took place on Joel Boulevard near the intersection with Greenbriar Boulevard in Alva.

According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, the deputy was approaching the intersection when another motorist ran a stop sign, causing the two vehicles to collide with one another. Both the deputy and the other driver were taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. There is no further update on their conditions at this time. A K-9 inside the deputy's vehicle was also evaluated but was not hurt in the accident. Neither the driver nor the deputy has been identified at this time and there is no word on whether charges will be filed.

No additional details have been released regarding the accident.

There are approximately 400,000 reported traffic accidents in Florida annually. While this number may seem high, it indicates that driving in our state can be a very dangerous activity. Given the prevalence of negligent drivers in Florida, all motorists should use care and caution in order to avoid being involved in an injury crash. However, some crashes happen so quickly that they are simply unavoidable. 

Our thoughts are with the injured deputy following this crash in Lee County. We hope for a complete recovery from his injuries. 

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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