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Cedar Key, FL (October 1, 2018) - A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday, September 29th. The crash happened on State Road 24 in Cedar Key.
According to the Florida, Highway Patrol, a 51-year-old man named Ronald Thomas was walking along SR 24 at the edge of the road. While walking, Thomas was struck by a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Adrian Johns. Johns fled the scene following the crash. He was eventually apprehended and later charged with DUI manslaughter and hit-and-run involving death.
Thomas died at the scene from his injuries.
Fatal crashes claim the life of approximately 3 people per day across our state. About 25% of all reported crashes involve hit-and-run. In any car crash, a driver has a legal responsibility to remain at the scene of the crash. When the driver leaves the scene instead, they face serious criminal as well as civil trouble resulting from the accident.
In this crash, it appears as though Adrian Johns made a poor decision to drive while under the influence and, in turn, killing a pedestrian. The family of Ronald Thomas may have the right to bring a wrongful death case against Johns for his negligence leading to this crash.
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, our deepest condolences go out to you. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys are here to help in your time of need. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage and heartbreak that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large after a serious 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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