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DeLand, FL (January 17, 2019) - A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in DeLand on Thursday, January 17th. The crash happened around 6:40 pm on Woodland Boulevard.
DeLand Police along with the Florida Highway Patrol were called to the accident scene. The pedestrian was identified only as a male. A vehicle traveling north on Woodland struck the pedestrian. The driver has also not been identified.
Investigators with a traffic homicide unit were on scene Thursday evening to investigate. There is no word on the events leading up to the crash or if the driver will be charged. No further information was immediately available.
There are approximately two pedestrian fatalities per day reported in Florida. Unfortunately, many pedestrian crashes tend to involve serious injury to pedestrians. Pedestrian crashes occur for a variety of reasons, including driver distraction, impairment, and reckless driving. Police will continue to investigate this crash to determine the cause.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a pedestrian crash in our state, the Florida pedestrian accident attorneys here at Rubenstein Law can help. We have assisted injured Floridians for over three decades and have the skills and experience to help you get the compensation you need. For your free consultation, please call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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