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Hialeah, FL (November 26, 2018) - A car crashed into a flower stand in Hialeah leaving two people injured. The crash happened on Monday, November 26th on West 68th Street near 8th Avenue.
Hialeah Fire Rescue officials were among the first agencies to arrive on the scene. Authorities report that two men were struck by the car. One of the men was unconscious while the other was conscious following the crash. Both men were transported to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. There is no update on their condition at this time. At the time of the crash, the men were attempting to cross the road.
The driver remained at the scene and was later hospitalized after complaining of chest pains. The crash remains under investigation.
Over 10,00 pedestrians are hurt each year in vehicle crashes. Pedestrian accidents usually occur suddenly and without warning. Research indicates that about 75% of all pedestrian accidents result in a trip to the emergency room while 20% of these accidents cause severe injuries. It is clear that a pedestrian crash can have serious and long-lasting impacts on the victim.
If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident that was not your fault, an experienced attorney can help. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys have helped thousands of people following pedestrian accidents all across our state.
We are available 24/7, nights and weekends, to respond to your call. For a free consultation, contact us any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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