Jacksonville, FL (August 23, 2018) - Tragedy struck this morning in Jacksonville when an 11 year old boy was killed in a pedestrian accident. The boy was crossing University Boulevard North when he was struck by a vehicle. The collision occurred just after the boy got off a school bus to walk home.
A cashier at a nearby retail store heard the crash and ran to the scene to help. The driver who struck the boy remained on scene and cooperated with police investigators. It is unclear whether the boy was in a crosswalk or other marked area when he was hit by the car.
There is no additional information at this time.
Pedestrian accidents can be extremely devastating and catastrophic. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victim in this terrible crash.
Further investigation will be needed to determine the cause of the accident. Police will consider whether the driver was negligent in any way in causing the boy's death. If the driver was negligent then a wrongful death claim could ensue. Wrongful death claims are brought within two years of the date of death by surviving family members.
If you or a loved one are in need of assistance after a Florida traffic accident, give us a call. At Rubenstein Law, we care for our clients and want only the best for everyone we represent. We offer free consultations. To talk to an attorney, 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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