Naples, FL (January 5, 2021) - One person was killed and two others were seriously injured in a crash that took place on I-75 in Naples on Monday, January 4th. It happened near mile marker 42.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 26-year-old woman from Tampa was driving westbound on I-75 when she collided with another vehicle. The Tampa woman's vehicle veered off the roadway and came to rest in the median of the roadway. An 18-year-old passenger in the second vehicle was killed in the accident and the 16-year-old driver was seriously hurt. The woman from Tampa also suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Broward Health Medical Center. No one involved in the crash has been identified at this time.
There is no additional information available.
There are approximately 400,000 reported car accidents in Florida every year and nearly 250,000 injuries reported as a result of these accidents. In many cases, innocent victims will be hurt when they are involved in car accidents in our state. Negligent drivers on the roadway are responsible for the large majority of car accidents in Florida and their actions can lead to long recovery periods, extensive medical bills, and pain and suffering for other motorists.
We wish to offer our thoughts and best wishes to those affected by this tragic car accident in Naples.
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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