Collier County, FL (August 4, 2020) - One teenager was killed and two more suffered serious injuries following a crash in Alligator Alley on Tuesday, August 4th. The crash happened at mile marker 65 in Collier County.

The Florida Highway Patrol was the first agency to respond to the crash. Troopers confirmed that a semi-truck and a car were involved in the accident. According to reports, the car collided with the back of semi-truck and then flipped before striking a guardrail and coming to rest. A 16-year-old passenger in the car died at the scene. Two other 16-year-olds were seriously injured while the driver sustained minor injuries. The semi-truck driver was not hurt. 

The highway was closed down while troopers worked at the scene and a medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene. By 6:00 p.m., the traffic flow had returned to normal and all the lanes were reopened.

No further details are available at this time.

Fatal accidents take place about eight times per day across Florida. Many fatal Florida car accidents occur on heavily-traveled highways. These roadways, with higher speed limits and more vehicle congestion, are common sites for serious crashes to take place. Even a single instance of negligent driving can cause a chain reaction of events that has irreversible consequences. 

We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family who lost a loved one in this Collier County car accident. Our thoughts are also with the injured victims and we hope for their full recoveries. 

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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