LaBelle, FL (August 4, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal car accident in LaBelle on Tuesday, August 4th. The crash happened on State Road 80 near Dalton Lane.

The crash took place around 4:00 p.m. The Hendry County Sheriff's Office was also at the scene following the crash. According to officials, at least one person was killed in the accident. There is no word at this time on the cause of the crash or the identity of the deceased victim. Motorists in the area were urged to find alternate routes of travel as police and investigators worked at the crash scene. The road was later cleared and reopened to traffic.

The crash is still under investigation at this time and there is no further information available. 

A Florida car accident can have a devastating effect on victims and their family members. All it takes is a single instance of negligence to change the lives of many people forever. Unfortunately, innocent motorists are injured and killed every day on Florida's roadways. Each crash will be carefully investigated by officials in order to determine who should be held responsible.

We wish to extend our condolences to the family who lost a loved one in this tragic LaBelle accident. 

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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