Lehigh Acres, FL (March 29, 2021) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a two-car accident in Lehigh Acres on Monday morning. The accident happened around 7:45 a.m. on State Road 82 near the intersection with Corkscrew Road.
According to a report from troopers, emergency crews responded to the scene to treat the injured victims. There is no word on the conditions of the victims at this time. Police have not provided any details on the events leading up to the crash. The roadway remained closed while officers worked at the scene. Motorists in the area were advised to find alternate routes of travel.
No additional details have been released. An investigation is ongoing.
Florida car accidents take place about once every 90 seconds. While no one ever expects to be involved in an accident, there are risks each time we get inside a vehicle. Last year in our state approximately 250,000 people were hurt in crashes throughout the state. Many of these victims suffered injuries when they came into contact with a negligent driver.
We wish to offer our thoughts and best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery to the victims of this car accident in Lehigh Acres.
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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