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Fort Myers, FL (August 6, 2021) - One person was killed in a hit-and-run accident that happened Thursday, August 5th. The crash took place along U.S. Highway 41 near the intersection with Boy Scout Drive.
The Fort Myers Police Department responded to the scene. According to reports from the scene, a pedestrian was crossing the highway when he was hit by a car. The pedestrian, who was not identified, died at the accident scene. The car also struck a tow truck driver that was standing in the roadway. The two truck driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car fled the scene after the accident. Police are still searching for the suspect at this time.
No further information has been released.
Florida is a dangerous state for pedestrians. According to statistics, approximately two fatal pedestrian accidents take place in Florida each day. This does not count the numerous other pedestrians who are injured in these crashes, many of them seriously. A Florida pedestrian crash frequently occurs due to the negligence or inattention of drivers and can leave innocent victims and their families struggling to move forward following a sudden tragedy.
We would like to offer our condolences to the families of the deceased victims of this fatal pedestrian accident in Fort Myers.
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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