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Immokalee, FL (April 27, 2019) - An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car on Saturday, April 27th. The crash took place at the intersection of Colorado Avenue and S. 6th Street around 2:42 a.m.
According to authorities, Nelson Ordonezo was walking along the shoulder of Colorado when a vehicle was traveling eastbound at the same time. The vehicle left the roadway, drove onto the grass shoulder and the sidewalk, and struck Ordonezo. He was thrown onto the top of the vehicle after impact. After the crash, the driver fled the scene. There is no available description of the suspect vehicle at this time. Ordonezo died at the scene.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at 239-344-1730 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.
Approximately 25% of all crashes in Florida are hit-and-run collisions. A hit-and-run usually involves serious injuries or even death for its victims. A driver involved in a hit-and-run may choose to flee the scene because they wish to evade responsibility for causing a serious crash. Being the victim of a hit-and-run crash can be an incredibly frustrating experience.
Our team of attorneys at Rubenstein Law is dedicated to assisting hit-and-run crash victims and their families. With over 30 years in business, we are skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to handling these complicated claims. We offer free consultations to all accident victims.
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