Clearwater, FL (December 18, 2019) - Two pedestrians were injured while walking along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in Clearwater on Wednesday, December 17th. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. near the intersection with Old Coachman Road.
Police and paramedics responded to the crash scene. Officers say that the two individuals were struck by a vehicle. One of the victims was rushed to Bayfront Health-St. Petersburg. A second was taken to Mease Countryside Hospital for treatment. There is no word on the extent of the injuries suffered at this time. Police have also not released any information on the details leading up to the crash. Neither the pedestrians nor the driver were identified. The crash caused a partial closure of the eastbound lanes of Gulf-to-Bay while police were at the scene.
Further information is not available at this time.
Approximately 10,000 people will be injured this year in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians are an extremely vulnerable group and most accidents involving pedestrians will lead to serious injuries or even death in the most catastrophic cases. A pedestrian crash must be closely investigated to determine how it occurred. Authorities will take pictures of the crash scene and will perform a reconstruction of the events as they occurred. Innocent pedestrians who are hurt due to the negligence of drivers will have a legal claim for compensation.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an 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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