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Gibsonton, FL (July 31, 2019) - A pedestrian sustained serious injuries following a collision on US-41 on Tuesday, July 30th. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene around 7:00 a.m.
Reports indicate that the pedestrian was crossing Highway 41 near Big Bend Road when he was struck by a vehicle. Following the crash, the pedestrian was taken to a local hospital by helicopter, where he was listed in serious condition. He has not been identified at this time, nor have police identified the driver of the car. The crash caused all lanes of US-41 to be shut down while officers remained on the scene. Drivers were asked to find alternate routes of travel.
No further details have been released at this time.
We hope that the pedestrian hurt in this crash has a speedy and complete recovery. Each year, around 10,000 pedestrians are injured in crashes. Well-over half of all pedestrian accidents require hospitalization for injuries. Pedestrians commonly suffer broken bones, head and neck trauma, and other serious injuries when they are hit by vehicles.
Many serious and fatal pedestrian crashes are due to the negligence of drivers on our roadways. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident lawyers understand the seriousness of pedestrian accidents. We are here to help you obtain compensation for your injuries, including your pain and suffering, lost wages, and more.
For a free consultation, give us a call at any time, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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