Orlando, FL (July 9, 2020) - The Orlando Police and Orlando Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Kirkman Street on Thursday. The crash involved a BMW and a truck.

According to reports from the scene, the BMW driver crashed into the truck. At the time of the collision, the truck was carrying a cement pole. Following the impact, the pole crashed through the BMW. The BMW driver received unknown injuries and was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center for treatment. The truck driver was not hurt. A firefighter at the scene was also hospitalized after being injured while trying to remove the BMW driver. No one involved in the crash has been identified.

There are no further details available at this time.

A reportable accident happens approximately every 92 seconds in Florida. Crashes can occur in the blink of an eye and can cause prolonged injuries that can affect you for weeks, months, or even years after the collision. Drivers should always remember to exercise care and caution in order to reduce the risk of a deadly car accident to themselves and others. 

Our thoughts go out to the injured victim in the aftermath of this accident in Orlando and we hope for a speedy recovery. 

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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