Fort Lauderdale, FL (December 2, 2019) - Three people are in the hospital following a crash in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, December 1st. The crash was reported just before 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of 19th Street and Northwest 31st Avenue.
According to reports, the crash involved two vehicles. One of the vehicles, a black sedan, was split in half as a result of the impact. A concrete pole was also struck during the crash. One person was taken to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. The other two victims were listed in stable condition at Broward Health. There is no word on what caused the crash to occur. Power at the intersection was knocked out following the collision, and the road was closed while police remained at the scene. There is no word on the identity of those involved.
There will be approximately 250,000 injury accidents in Florida this year alone. While this number may seem high, it underscores the reality that driving on our streets and highways can be a dangerous thing. Drivers must always be aware of the possibility that they will encounter a negligent motorist which could lead to a life-changing crash in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, car accidents do happen nearly all the time and innocent victims are affected.
We hope that those who were hurt in this crash make a complete recovery from their injuries.
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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