Indian River County, FL (April 6, 2021) - A 38-year-old man was hurt in a crash that took place in Indian River County on Tuesday. The incident happened around 9:15 a.m. on Roseland Road near Dale Wimbrow Park and Airport Drive West.
According to Battalion Chief Lonn Bonham, the man from Sebastian suffered multiple fractures and was trapped inside his SUV following the crash. Police say that a dump truck collided with an SUV driven by the Sebastian man. The man was critically hurt at the accident scene. The dump truck driver was treated at Sebastian Reginal Medical Center.
Police are still investigating at this time. There is no further information available.
There were more than 250,000 injury accidents in Florida last year. While this number may seem high, it underscores the dangers faced by motorists who travel on our roadways. Due to the prevalence of negligent drivers, it is not uncommon for innocent victims to suffer injuries in Florida car accidents. This crash will continue to be investigated by the police.
We would like to extend our thoughts and best wishes for a complete recovery to the victims who suffered injuries in this crash in Indian River County.
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