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Cape Coral, FL (March 25, 2019) - An 8-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Monday, March 25th, which happened at Northeast 3rd Avenue and Northeast 19th Terrace.
Cape Coral police responded to the scene around 6:20 a.m. in reference to the collision. The girl, later identified as Layla Aiken, was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle. She was later pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the collision. Aiken was on her way to the bus stop when she was hit. Police are looking for a red pickup truck in connection with the incident.
There are no further details available at this time.
We wish to extend our sincerest thoughts and condolences to the family of the young girl who was killed in this tragic Cape Coral crash.
Approximately 25% of all crashes in Florida are hit-and-run collisions. A hit-and-run usually involves serious injuries or even death for its victims. A driver involved in a hit-and-run may choose to flee the scene because they wish to evade responsibility for causing a serious crash. Being the victim of a hit-and-run crash can be an incredibly frustrating experience.
Our team of attorneys at Rubenstein Law is dedicated to assisting hit-and-run crash victims and their families. With over 30 years in business, we are skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to handling these complicated claims. We offer free consultations to all accident victims.
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