Hillsborough County, FL (March 14, 2020) - A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Apollo Beach. The crash happened on Friday, March 13th near Milestone Drive and Waterset Boulevard.
According to reports, the pedestrian was awake and alert following the crash but was transported to a hospital for treatment. The full extent of the pedestrian's injuries are not known at this time. No details or information on the events leading up to the crash have been released.
It is not clear if charges will be filed at this time and no further details were immediately available.
Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Approximately 10,000 people will be injured this year in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians are an extremely vulnerable group and most accidents involving pedestrians will lead to serious injuries or even death in the most catastrophic cases. A pedestrian crash must be closely investigated to determine how it occurred. Authorities will take pictures of the crash scene and will perform a reconstruction of the events as they occurred.
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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