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Hendry County, FL (July 22, 2021) - A 30-year-old woman was killed in a pedestrian accident on Thursday, July 22nd in Hendry County. The accident took place on Hunting Club Avenue.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene. According to a report, the woman was walking near the intersection with South Datil Street when she was struck by a car driven by a 33-year-old man from Clewiston. The woman, who was not identified after the crash, died at the scene. The car left the roadway after striking the woman and crashed into a tree. There is no word on any additional injuries at this time.
Police are still investigating. No further information is available.
Fatal pedestrian accidents in Florida take place about twice per day. Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable crash victims and are extremely likely to be seriously hurt when they are involved in an incident such as this one. Florida pedestrian accidents can cause life-changing consequences to both victims and their families. These crashes must be closely investigated in order to determine who should be held responsible.
Our most sincere condolences go out to the victim's family following this pedestrian accident in Hendry County.
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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