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Hillsborough County, FL (March 23, 2019) - A 17-year-old pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries in a crash involving a vehicle on Saturday, March 23rd. The accident occurred on Providence Lakes Road, near Gornto Lake Road.
The pedestrian was riding a skateboard when she collided with a Volkswagen Passat traveling on Providence Lakes. The girl was taken to Tampa General Hospital in critical condition; she sustained life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Passat stayed at the scene following the crash and cooperated with authorities. There was a bicycle lane in the roadway but it is unclear if the skateboarder was in the lane when she was struck.
At this time, neither speed nor impairment appear to be factors in the accident. The incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the injured victim in this Hillsborough County crash. A Florida pedestrian crash can leave you with serious injuries and can have a major impact on your quality of life. In about 75% of these crashes, the victims will find themselves in the emergency room. Needless to say, your medical bills and pain and suffering can be significant.
Our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law will stand up for you when you are facing a difficult situation following a pedestrian crash. We know that pedestrians are often not at fault in these incidents and we will protect your legal right to obtain compensation from negligent motorists. Give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal for your free consultation.
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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