Bunnell, FL (September 11, 2019) - A man was killed and a woman suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian crash in Bunnell. The crash took place on Monday, September 9th around 8:30 p.m.
According to reports, 50-year-old John Cicalo and 39-year-old Julie Kerns were walking westbound along the right shoulder of Mahogany Boulevard. As the two reached the intersection with Forest Park Street, they were struck from behind by a 2016 Chevy pickup driven by 58-year-old Richard Schultz of Bunnell. Cicalo was killed at the scene while Kerns was taken to AdventHealth Palm Coast with serious injuries.
The cause of the crash remains uncertain and police have not said whether Schultz will be charged.
Our thoughts go out to those affected by this serious pedestrian crash in Bunnell.
Pedestrian crashes take place each day, multiple times per day in Florida. In fact, about two fatal pedestrian crashes will happen daily in our state. Pedestrian accidents produce some of the most catastrophic outcomes that we see. Approximately three-quarters of pedestrian accidents will be serious enough to require hospitalization for the victims.
At Rubenstein Law, our team of attorneys will stand up for you when you have been hurt in a crash that was not your fault. We have decades of experience handling some of the most complicated and severe pedestrian crashes. Let us help you during this difficult time. For a free consultation, please call us at any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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