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Hillsborough County, FL (January 16, 2019) - A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday, January 15th in Hillsborough County.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called out to the intersection of East Hillsborough Avenue and Orient Road in reference to the collision. When they arrived, they discovered that an unidentified pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle at the location. The pedestrian died from their injuries. Police did not provide any immediate details on the vehicle, including the make or model. There is also no word on whether the driver remained at the crash scene.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area of the crash while officers worked at the scene. No additional information is available at this time.
We would like to extend our condolences to the family of the victim in this fatal pedestrian crash. Each day, two pedestrians on average will lose their lives in crashes across our state. The numbers behind pedestrian crashes show that a pedestrian accident is highly likely to result in serious injury and even death. About three-quarters of all pedestrian crashes will result in a trip to the ER for the victim. About one-quarter of those will require extended hospitalization for serious injuries.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian that you do not believe was your fault, it is important to contact an experienced attorney to protect your legal rights. In our state, pedestrians who are hurt by the negligence of a driver may have the right to file a personal injury claim to receive compensation. These cases can be complicated however, and should only be handled by an experienced attorney.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys are here when you need us. For your free consultation, please call us anytime at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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