Gainesville, FL (April 20, 2020) - The victim of a pedestrian crash in Gainesville has now been identified by authorities. The crash originally took place on Saturday, April 18th on I-75 near the exit for Archer Road.
According to police, 51-year-old Gregory Steven Surprenant was walking in a southbound lane around 8:30 p.m. At the same time, 24-year-old Saida Arifbayeva was also traveling southbound in the same lane on I-75. Arifbayeva did not see Surprenant in the roadway and struck him from behind. Surprenant died at the crash scene as a result of his injuries. Arifbayeva sustained minor injuries. No one else was hurt in the crash.
An investigation is ongoing at this time. There is no word on whether any charges are expected.
According to statistics, Florida is the most dangerous state in the nation for pedestrians. With just over 700 pedestrian deaths per year and thousands of reported injuries in pedestrian crashes, this group is very vulnerable to being seriously injured or killed in a crash. Drivers who fail to yield the right of way or are inattentive are often the cause of Florida pedestrian accidents.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of Gregory Steven Surprenant during this difficult time.
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