Fort Lauderdale, FL (December 12, 2019) - Police were on the scene of a hit-and-run crash in Fort Lauderdale. The crash took place just after 2:00 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Sunrise Boulevard near Northwest 15th Avenue and Powerline Road.
Authorities report that 53-year-old Wilfredo Barberan-Santiago attempted to cross the road when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle. Barberan-Santiago died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Debris from the crash was all over the roadway immediately following the collision.
There is no further information available at this time.
We hope that the victim of this hit-and-run crash in Fort Lauderdale has a complete recovery from their injuries. Hit-and-run accidents are an epidemic in our state, with approximately 100,000 of these crashes reported annually. This accounts for approximately 25% of all reported accidents. In many cases, hit-and-run collisions leave victims with serious injuries that can be life-altering.
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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