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Boca Raton, FL (December 12, 2018) - A 20-year-old former student at Florida Atlantic University was killed in a hit and run near the school's campus on Monday, December 10th.
Asia McClave, of Boca Raton, was attempting to cross in the 700 block of West Glades Road when a car struck her, causing critical injuries around 7:30 pm. McClave was pronounced dead at the scene and the vehicle that hit her quickly fled after the crash. The vehicle was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed following the impact. Police are looking for a white or silver car, possibly a Hyundai, in connection with McClave's death.
Anyone with tips or information is acted to call the Boca Raton Police Department, Investigator Eric Genden, at 561-620-6223.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Asia McClave following this tragic hit-and-run crash in Boca Raton. Hit-and-run accidents account for about 25% of all Florida car accidents. Annually, this amounts to over 100,000 hit-run-crashes per year. Many hit-and-run accidents involve death or serious injury to the victims and the driver fails to stay around to be held accountable for their negligent actions.
A hit-and-run driver should face responsibility as there are civil and criminal implications for failing to stay on scene. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys have dealt with numerous hit-and-run cases and we understand the complexity of what you are going through. We will fight for you to help ensure that you are not left bearing the burden of the death of your loved one.
We are standing by waiting to take your call. For a free consultation, contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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