Boca Raton, FL (August 9, 2018) – A motorist struck a Road Ranger as he was picking up traffic cones on Interstate 95 in Florida yesterday. The Florida Highway Patrol said the accident happened yesterday around 10:30 pm.
The driver who struck the Road Ranger stayed at the scene of the accident. The Ranger was taken to a local hospital near Delray Beach, but his condition is unknown at this time.
Road Rangers are part of the Florida Department of Transportation division. They conduct temporary traffic control and provide assistance to motorists who are stranded alongside the road. Unfortunately, many accidents involving Rangers take place every year as they are highly susceptible to accidents when they are working alongside our roadways.
Every day, pedestrian accidents take place along Florida roadways. In fact, 10,000 pedestrians were injured in Florida accidents just last year. Every day, 2 pedestrians will lose their lives in these horrific accidents. If you have been injured or lost a loved one to a horrific pedestrian accident, we want to stand by your side. We offer our condolences during this difficult time.
Injuries can be overwhelming, but we don’t want you to stress after your accident. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, contact us. Let us help you understand your options and give you the resources you deserve during this time. Call 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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