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Hillsborough County, FL (March 2, 2019) - A pedestrian is dead following a hit-and-run crash early this morning. Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to Miller Road South, near Lithia Pinecrest Road, in reference to the incident around 3:00 a.m.
Officials report that the pedestrian was either riding or walking with a bicycle along the road when they were struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released, died at the crash scene as a result of their injuries. They were wearing a reflective vest at the time of the collision. Police are looking for a white sedan that was seen traveling on Oaklane Road near the time of the incident.
Investigators remained on the scene for several hours, documenting and taking pictures before leaving around 7:00 a.m. No additional details were released.
We would like to extend our sympathies to the friends and family of the pedestrian who was killed in this negligent accident.
Hit-and-run in Florida is a serious criminal offense that involves potential jail time and fines. Additionally, if the hit-and-run driver's negligence was responsible for the crash occurring, the driver will be civilly responsible for damages suffered by the victim. In the case of a car accident leading to death, the victim's family will have the right to file a wrongful death claim against the negligent driver. Hit-and-run cases can be complicated and are certainly devastating for the victim and their family.
At Rubenstein Law, our experienced Florida car accident lawyers understand the difficulty presented by a hit-and-run accident. Even if the other driver is never located, we will work to locate all potential sources of recovery, including any applicable insurance policies that could pay you in the event that you were the innocent victim of a crash.
For a free consultation regarding your matter, please contact us 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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