Bradenton, FL (July 13, 2018) – Pedestrian accidents have been on the rise over the years, and they are no stranger to Florida, where pedestrians lose their lives every week. Crashes involving pedestrians lead to 10,000 injuries or more every year.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident that happened in Bradenton. The incident took place today.
The accident took place in the area of 14th Street West and 53rd Avenue. At this time, the name of the victim has not yet been released. No other injuries were reported in the incident.
Northbound lanes of the roadway were closed as troopers investigated.
Crashes involving pedestrians look the lives of 2 people every day in 2017. The leading causes of traffic accidents are typically preventable, with many pedestrian accidents taking place due to distracted drivers, drunk driving, excessive speeds, and more.
Our condolences are with you if you have lost a loved one in a serious accident. At Rubenstein Law, we work for you every step of the way. We want to keep you updated so that you can make the best, informed decisions in your case. We don’t want you to be overwhelmed, so call us today.
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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