Punta Gorda, FL (July 26, 2020) - A man from Cape Coral is dead following a truck accident in Punta Gorda on Saturday, July 25th. The crash occurred around 2:20 p.m. on Taylor Road near the intersection with Jones Loop Road.

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene shortly after the crash occurred. According to troopers, the 67-year-old Punta Gorda resident was involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer near the intersection. The man suffered critical injuries and died at the crash scene. The truck driver was not injured. Officials have not identified the deceased victim and have said that both drivers were wearing seatbelts when the crash took place. 

No additional details have been released at this time and an investigation into the accident remains ongoing.

Approximately 300 people are killed every year due to commercial truck accidents in Florida. Over a recent five-year period, there were 1,345 fatalities related to truck accidents reported in our state. There are a variety of factors that lead to the occurrence of Florida tractor-trailer accidents including distracted driving, speeding, and inadequate training/hiring of truck drivers. Each crash must be carefully investigated in order to determine its cause.

Our most sincere condolences are with the victim's family following this tragic crash in Punta Gorda. 

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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