Lee County, FL (July 11, 2020) - One person was killed and two others were hurt in a car accident that took place on Saturday in Lee County. The accident happened around 2:30 a.m. on Douglas Avenue North near 7th Street West. 

According to reports, a 22-year-old man from Hialeah was traveling in a sedan with two passengers. The driver failed to stop at a stop sign, veered off the roadway and then collided with a tree before coming to rest in the grass. The unidentified driver died at the scene. A 21-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries while a 24-year-old passenger was seriously hurt. There is no further word on the conditions of the injured victims.

Police are still investigating the accident. There are no further details available.

We wish to extend our condolences to those affected by this tragic crash in Lee County. 

According to statistics published by NHTSA, a car accident takes place in Florida about every 92 seconds. Fatal accidents occur, on average, every three hours in our state. A Florida car accident can have devastating effects on both victims and family members as they struggle to deal with the aftermath of the crash.

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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