Highlands County, FL (August 26, 2019) - A pedestrian was killed in a crash on US Highway 27 in Highlands County. The crash took place in the early morning hours of Monday, August 26th.
According to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol, the pedestrian was walking along the northbound lanes of Highway 27 when they were struck by a vehicle. Troopers and rescue workers responded to the scene of the accident. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The pedestrian has not been identified at this time pending next-of-kin notification. The lanes near the crash site remained closed while authorities worked at the scene.
No further information is available at this time.
Our warmest thoughts go out to the family and friends of the unidentified victim who lost their life in this terrible accident.
There are approximately two pedestrian fatalities reported per day in Florida. Unfortunately, many pedestrian crashes tend to involve serious injury to pedestrians. Pedestrian crashes occur for a variety of reasons, including driver distraction, impairment, and reckless driving. Police will continue to investigate this crash to determine the cause.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a pedestrian crash in our state, the Florida pedestrian accident attorneys here at Rubenstein Law can help. We have assisted injured Floridians for over three decades, and we have the skills and experience necessary to help you get the compensation you deserve. For your free consultation, please call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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