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Clearwater, FL (July 11, 2019) - A pedestrian from Clearwater was seriously hurt after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday, July 11th. The crash was reported around 9:00 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
According to reports, the pedestrian was walking along the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle. Rescue crews transported the injured victim to Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg. There is no update on his condition or whether the injuries he suffered are considered life-threatening. Officials have also not released his identity at this time. No information on the driver has been released and no one else was injured in the crash.
Drivers traveling along Gulf-to-Bay experienced delays in the westbound lanes while the investigation was active. No further information has been made public at this time.
Our condolences go out to the pedestrian injured in this incident in Clearwater.
Pedestrian accidents are reported quite frequently in Florida. In fact, our state is among the most dangerous for pedestrians, nationally ranking at or near the top of statistics for serious and fatal pedestrian crashes. Many pedestrians are injured due to some form of driver negligence, including careless driving, distraction, impairment, and more. When you or a loved one have experienced injuries in a pedestrian crash, it is important to contact an experienced Florida pedestrian accident lawyer to be advised of your legal rights.
At Rubenstein Law, we understand and appreciate the seriousness of pedestrian accident claims. We know what you are going through and we want to help you maximize the value of your claims. Do not speak to the insurance adjuster alone, as you could be jeopardizing your case. For your free consultation with a member of our team, please give us a call at any time, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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