Fort Myers, FL (September 19, 2019) - A 50-year-old Fort Myers woman is dead after being hit by an SUV on Wednesday, September 18th. The incident happened around 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and State Road 82.
According to reports, 50-year-old Ilena Rivera Ortiz was crossing Colonial when she was hit by the SUV. The SUV driver fled the scene after striking Ortiz. Ortiz was found in the street by rescue workers and was later pronounced dead. Police later located a person of interest at a nearby shopping center. The person of interest was seen driving a small, black SUV. No word is available at this time on whether any charges are expected to be filed.
No additional details have been released.
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the friends and loved ones of Ilena Rivera Ortiz.
About 400,000 reportable crashes will occur in Florida this year. Nearly 3,000 of those reported crashes will involve fatalities. The circumstances surrounding a fatal crash must be carefully investigated in order to determine exactly how the accident took place. In the case of pedestrian accidents, it is unfortunately quite common for serious and fatal injuries to take place.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident lawyers will fight for your legal rights if you or a loved one have suffered damages as a result of a Florida pedestrian accident. We have recovered over a billion dollars for our clients since we first began assisting injured crash victims in 1988. We offer free consultations to all potential clients. To set up your appointment, please give us a call 24/7 at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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