Hillsborough County, FL (February 13, 2020) - A pedestrian from Tampa suffered critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Causeway Boulevard. The crash took place on Tuesday, February 12th around 3:10 a.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 32-year-old pedestrian attempted to cross Causeway Boulevard when he was hit by a tractor-trailer. Rescue workers arrived at the scene and rushed the man to Tampa General Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. His identity has not been released at this time.
An investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim. We hope for a full recovery.
Florida experiences thousands of pedestrian crashes each year. Nearly three-quarters of all pedestrian accidents will result in some type of injuries being sustained by the pedestrian. Unfortunately, in many cases, the injuries are serious and require weeks and months of medical treatment. Pedestrian accidents are often preventable and drivers should always be alert for the presence of pedestrians on our roadways.
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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