Collier County, FL (August 9, 2020) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal crash in Collier County on Sunday, August 9th. The crash was reported on Livingston Road near the intersection with Veterans Memorial Boulevard just after 6:00 a.m.

According to reports, troopers arrived at the scene around 6:30 a.m. When they arrived, they discovered at least one person suffering from critical injuries caused by the crash. The victim was later pronounced dead due to injuries sustained in the accident. There is no word at this time on the cause of the accident or the identity of the victim. Police remained on the scene following the crash and motorists were urged to find alternate routes of travel and to avoid the area if possible.

There is no additional information available at this time.

Fatal car accidents in Florida take place about once every three hours. Last year, more than 3,000 people were killed in car accidents across our state. Many of the victims lost their lives due to the careless and reckless actions of other drivers on the roadway.

Our condolences go out to the victim's family following this tragic accident in Collier County. 

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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