Clermont, FL (January 7, 2020) - A man was killed in a pedestrian crash in Clermont on Sunday, January 5th. The crash took place around 11:45 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 50 and Sandhill View Boulevard.
According to reports, the pedestrian was pushing an empty wheelchair across the roadway when he was hit by two vehicles. The pedestrian, later identified as John King II, died at the crash scene. Both drivers remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Neither speed nor impairment appears to have played a role in the crash.
Police are still investigating. No further details are available.
Florida is a dangerous place for pedestrians. Our state led the nation in pedestrian deaths in 2018. In addition to fatal crashes, there are many more pedestrians who suffer serious injuries when they are struck by vehicles. Each pedestrian accident must be carefully examined to determine fault. In some cases, an expert reconstruction of the crash scene is necessary in order to decide how a particular crash took place.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of John King, II.
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