Immokalee, FL (December 9, 2019) - A 7-year-old was hit by a car while crossing the street in Immokalee on Monday, December 9th. The crash took place around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of New Market Road and Glades Road.
Police say that Carlos Cortez, Jr. ran into New Market Road and was struck by a Jeep driven by a 27-year-old woman. The boy was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. There is no word on the extent of his injuries. The driver of the Jeep has not been identified.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating at this time. There is no further information available.
There are multiple pedestrian accidents in Florida each day. Many of these crashes will cause life-changing, serious injuries to the victim. A large number of pedestrian accidents are caused due to the negligence of other drivers who fail to see or yield to pedestrians. Police will continue to investigate this accident. Our condolences go out to the family of the victim and we hope for a complete recovery.
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