Collier County, FL (December 2, 2020) - A man from Naples suffered serious injuries in a crash between a dump truck and a cement truck in Collier County. The crash happened on Wednesday, December 2nd around 8:25 a.m.

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene on Oil Well Road near the intersection with Victory Lane. According to troopers, a dump truck was traveling westbound on Oil Wells Road when it veered off the roadway, drove onto a grassy median, and traveled into the path of a cement truck. The two vehicles collided head-on causing both to overturn. The dump truck driver was seriously hurt while the driver of the cement truck, a 34-year-old man from Fort Myers, suffered minor injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

There is no further information available at this time.

There were more than 250,000 injury accidents in Florida last year. While this number may seem high, it underscores the dangers faced by motorists who travel on our roadways. Due to the prevalence of negligent drivers, it is not uncommon for innocent victims to suffer injuries in Florida car accidents. This crash will continue to be investigated by the police.

We would like to extend our thoughts and best wishes for a complete recovery to the victims who suffered injuries in this crash 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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