Indian Rocks Beach, FL - One Dead in Crash Involving Car, PTSA Bus, Pedestrian
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL (November 13, 2018) - Police in Pinellas County are currently investigating a fatal crash. The crash happened around 3:20 pm on Monday, November 12th.
Deputies responded to the scene at Gulf Boulevard and 4th Avenue where they discovered that a vehicle, a transit bus and a pedestrian were all involved in the crash. The pedestrian suffered critical injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital where they later died. No additional injuries were reported. The pedestrian was not identified by authorities pending next-of-kin notification.
The initial investigation revealed that the vehicle may have been at fault for the crash but no details regarding the accident or how it occurred have been released at this time.
Motorists were told to avoid the area from Gulf Boulevard at 1st through 5th Avenue while police investigated the scene. No additional information is available.
A fatal crash will be reported approximately every three hours in Florida. With this crash, we do not have enough details to say how it occurred. However, initial indications show that the car may have been at fault. Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased pedestrian in this tragic accident.
If you have lost a loved one in a Florida car accident, the aftermath is obviously devastating. While we understand that no amount of money will ever bring your family member back, you may have important legal rights if your family member was killed by the negligence of another driver.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys can help families receive compensation for the loss of their loved one. A wrongful death action is complicated and should only be handled by an experienced attorney. We have assisted families of those killed in car accidents since 1988. To speak with an attorney any time, please call 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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