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Escambia, FL (October 18, 2018) - A pedestrian was killed in a Wednesday night, October 17th crash on Interstate 10 in Escambia. The crash happened around 8:10 pm.
Florida Highway Patrol was called to the site of the crash. When they arrived, officers learned that a man was crossing the interstate when he was hit by a semi-truck. The semi-truck driver has been identified as 37-year-old Philip Calhoun. The pedestrian died from his injuries at the scene and has not been identified at this time as police work to notify his next of kin.
There is no word at this time on how the crash occurred or whether the truck driver will face any charges for his role in the collision.
Florida is no stranger to tragic pedestrian accidents. Each year, over 500 people die in pedestrian-related incidents across our state. In this crash, there is not enough information to determine whether the pedestrian or truck driver is at fault. When a pedestrian dies in a crash, their loved ones may have the right to bring a wrongful death case against the at-fault driver.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys stand ready to help families and loved ones in their time of need. If we can be of assistance, please call us at 1-800 FL-Legal for a free consultation.
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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