Jacksonville, FL (February 2, 2021) - The Jacksonville Fire Department responded to the scene of a two-car accident on Tuesday, February 2nd. The crash occurred on Cassat Avenue near the intersection with Normandy Boulevard.
According to authorities, the collision involved a pickup truck and a van. There is no word on the details leading up to the accident at this time. Five children inside the van were taken to a nearby hospital with undisclosed injuries. An adult was also injured in the accident. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and to find alternate routes of travel if possible due to delays near the crash scene.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing. There is no further information available at this time.
According to statistics, approximately 400,000 people were involved in car accidents in Florida in 2019. From this number, approximately 250,000 injuries were also reported. The odds of being injured in a Florida car accident are quite high. Innocent drivers must always be vigilant and should drive carefully and safely in order to avoid the devastating consequences of a serious car accident.
Our thoughts and well-wishes go out to the victims of this car accident in Jacksonville.
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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