Bradenton, FL (July 14, 2018) – In Bradenton, a 78-year-old pedestrian who has not yet been identified was struck by a man in a pickup truck. The driver of the truck has recently been identified.
The pedestrian was struck and killed on US 41 last night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, who investigated the incident after it occurred. The identity of the man is being withheld until the next of kin is notified.
46-year-old Todd Eugene of Bradenton was driving north around 9 p.m. just north of State Road 70 in his GMC Sonoma when the unidentified pedestrian walked out in front of his vehicle.
The pedestrian was quickly taken to the Blake Medical Center. He died of his injuries while he was there. Good was not injured in the accident. The accident is still being investigated by police at this time.
Somebody loses their life every 3 hours on Florida roadways. Some of these accidents happen due to distracted driving, excessive speed, and more. Crashes specifically involving pedestrians take the lives of 2 people every day. Our condolences are with you if you have lost a loved one in one of these serious accidents.
The moments following a severe pedestrian accident can be a scary and overwhelming time for anybody. Protect yourself and put our skills and experience to work for you. Call us today at Rubenstein Law at 1-800-FL-LEGAL.
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