Gainesville, FL (September 18, 2021) - A man from Miami was killed in a pedestrian crash that took place Saturday morning. The collision occurred just after 3:00 a.m. on Interstate near mile marker 394.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the crash scene. Troopers identified the victim as a 41-year-old man. The man was crossing I-75 on foot when he was hit by a pickup truck driven by a 33-year-old man from Kentucky. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. His name has not been released.
Troopers are still looking into the incident and have not said whether any charges are expected. There is no further information available.
Pedestrians are extremely at risk of being injured or killed when they are involved in an accident. A Gainesville pedestrian crash can have tragic and life-altering consequences for victims. Unfortunately, pedestrians are often involved in accidents that are not their fault. Drivers who are speeding, distracted, or otherwise driving recklessly can be responsible for injuries to innocent pedestrians.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim's family following this fatal pedestrian accident in Gainesville.
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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