Charlotte County, FL (December 16, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a crash on I-75 in Charlotte County on Wednesday, December 16th. The crash took place in the southbound lanes of the roadway near mile marker 169 and Kings Highway.
According to troopers, the crash involved a semi-truck, car, and pedestrian. At least one person was killed as a result of the crash. The identity of the deceased victim is not known at this time. The crash caused all southbound lanes to be shut down while police and rescue crews worked at the scene. At this time, there is no word on the cause of the accident. Motorists were advised to find alternate routes of travel and long delays were reported.
There is no further information available at this time.
Fatal car accidents take place in Florida about once every three hours. Sadly, these crashes often claim the lives of innocent victims and leave family members behind to deal with a sudden and unexpected tragedy.
We would like to offer our most sincere thoughts and condolences to the family who lost their loved one in this Charlotte County car accident.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 or personal injury that are 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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