Charlotte County, FL (July 15, 2019) - The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a serious crash involving a pedestrian on Saturday, July 13th. Reports indicate that the crash took place around 4:00 a.m. on David Boulevard, near the intersection with Cooper Terrace.
FHP reports that the victim of the crash has been identified as 20-year-old Jess Solomon, of Englewood. According to reports, Solomon was walking eastbound in the westbound lanes of David Boulevard. Police say that the driver saw Solomon and attempted to swerve and miss him. However, the front-right of the Jeep made contact with Solomon. Solomon was rushed to Lee Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured.
Troopers continue to investigate the crash. There is no word on any charges at this time.
We send our condolences out to Jess Solomon, along with our hopes for a full recovery from his injuries.
Florida pedestrian accidents occur multiple times per day and the results are usually serious. Nearly 75% of all pedestrian crashes are serious enough to require hospitalization. Pedestrians frequently experience multiple serious injuries in a crash with a vehicle. It is common to see long-term medical care, including surgeries and physical therapy, following a pedestrian crash. The resulting medical costs of these crashes frequently leave victims with thousands of dollars in unpaid medical costs.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a Florida pedestrian accident, our pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here to help. We will stand up for your legal rights to receive compensation from a negligent driver. We do not back down from the insurance company and will fight for the money you need to help ease your difficult financial burden at this time.
For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal. We are standing by 24/7, waiting to hear from you.
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