Beverly Hills, FL (November 24, 2020) - Four people, including a young girl, suffered injuries in a car accident that took place on Monday in Beverly Hills. The crash was reported around Noon along County Road 491, near the intersection with West Hampshire Boulevard.

According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a 17-year-old girl from Ocala was driving a sedan in the southbound lanes of CR 491. At the same time, a 60-year-old Ocala woman was stopped ahead of her vehicle in an SUV. The 17-year-old failed to slow her vehicle and collided with the rear of the SUV. A second SUV behind the teen's vehicle swerved to avoid a crash and collided with another vehicle. The driver of the second SUV and a passenger suffered serious injuries, while a 5-year-old girl in the second SUV was critically hurt. A 66-year-old woman in another vehicle also sustained serious injuries according to the FHP.

There is no information at this time on any charges related to the accident. An investigation is ongoing.

According to statistics, serious and fatal car accidents take place each day across Florida. Last year, there were more than 250,000 injuries reported in Florida car accidents. Some common injuries include head trauma, fractures, broken bones, paralysis, and more. A car accident in Florida can be a truly life-changing event and can result in a long road to recovery for innocent victims and their families.

We wish to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to those affected by this car accident in Beverly Hills.

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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