Hollywood, FL (March 1, 2023) - Police and rescue crews responded to a deadly accident involving a car and a Tri-Rail train in Hollywood on Wednesday, March 1st. The crash occurred on Pembroke Road near the entrance ramp for I-95 south.

According to a report, a Chevy Trailblazer collided with a train at the railroad crossing. At least one person was trapped inside the Chevy after the collision. Rescue officials used the Jaws of Life to extricate the victim. Authorities pronounced the individual dead at the scene. It is unclear how many occupants were in the Chevy at the time of the accident. The cause of the collision is under investigation at this time. 

No further information is available.

Fatal car accidents claim the lives of about eight motorists per day in Florida. This number puts our state among the worst in the nation for traffic-related fatalities. Sadly, innocent victims are frequently affected by deadly collisions and family members are left behind to deal with an inexplicable and sudden tragedy.

We would like to extend our condolences to the victim's family following this fatal car and train accident in Hollywood.

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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