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Jacksonville Beach, FL (July 13, 2019) - A 22-year-old man from South Carolina died after he was struck by a suspected impaired driver in Jacksonville Beach. On Thursday, July 11th, police responded to 2nd Street North in response to calls regarding a pedestrian crash.
When officials arrived, they located Bryn Turner at the scene. Turner had been struck by a vehicle and suffered critical injuries. He was pronounced dead by rescue workers. According to a bystander, Turner was with another man and they were walking together when he was hit by the car. The other pedestrian did not appear to suffer any serious injuries.
After an investigation, police located the driver. He has been identified as 31-year-old Joshua Lovingood, of Jacksonville. Toxicology tests were ordered and officers suspect that both speed and alcohol played a role in the crash. Charges are pending the results of the tests.
We send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Bryn Turner.
A fatal pedestrian accident is a devastating and heartbreaking experience. In this case, it appears as though Bryn Turner was an innocent victim of a negligent driver. Impaired driving and reckless driving often play a role in fatal pedestrian crashes in our state.
If you have lost a loved one to a traffic accident in our state, you may have the right to seek compensation under Florida's wrongful death laws. Under a wrongful death claim, you could be entitled to specific types of compensation, including funeral and medical expenses and loss of companionship, among others. At Rubenstein Law, our team of skilled Florida wrongful death attorneys can help make the best of a tragic situation.
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