Collier County, FL (August 15, 2020) - One person was killed and two others sustained injuries in a car accident that took place in Alligator Alley on Friday, August 15th. The crash happened near mile marker 60 around 1:00 a.m.

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene shortly after the accident occurred. According to reports from troopers, a 38-year-old man from Tampa was traveling on I-75 when, for unknown reasons, his car left the roadway. The driver then overcorrected, traveled back onto the road and into the median where his car overturned before coming to rest. A 31-year-old female passenger in the vehicle was ejected during the crash. She died at the crash scene. A 32-year-old female passenger from Clearwater was taken to the hospital in serious condition. The driver was also taken to a hospital with serious injuries. None of those involved have been identified at this time.

Police are still looking into the crash and there is no information on whether charges are expected. No further details have been released at this time.

Approximately 400,000 car accidents will take place across our state this year. This number may seem high, but the reality is that driving can be a hazardous activity in Florida. Negligent drivers are all around us, and all it takes is a single wrong move for you to become a victim. Police will continue to investigate this accident in order to determine the cause.

Our condolences are with the victim's family following this tragic, deadly accident in Collier County. We also hope that those who were injured will make a complete and speedy recovery.

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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