Brandon, FL (June 15, 2019) - A child was killed after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot on Friday, June 14th. The crash happened on Providence Lakes Boulevard around 8:00 p.m.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding the crash and responded to the scene. When they arrived, they located the injured child and transported them to the hospital. Unfortunately, the child was later pronounced dead. The vehicle driver remained on scene and cooperated with investigators. Neither the child nor the driver was identified by police.
The crash remains under investigation but no charges have been filed at this time.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic crash in Brandon. Losing a loved one to a fatal car accident is devastating and heartbreaking. Losing a child to such an accident is even more devastating due to the loss of such a young life. We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones who were affected by this incident.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys bring experience and compassion to a negative situation. We understand that you are suffering in the aftermath of a serious accident. We will stand with you as we fight to protect your legal rights to obtain compensation for the crash. For your free consultation and case evaluation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal. We are standing by 24/7, waiting to hear from you.
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