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Jacksonville, FL (January 25, 2019) - A girl walking on the campus of Robert E. Lee High School was hit bit a car on Friday, January 25th.
The girl has not been identified by authorities at this time. According to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, she was walking on school grounds around 11:00 am when the accident took place. She suffered injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital to receive treatment. An update on her condition was not immediately available and it is also not clear if she was a student at the school. The driver of the vehicle was not identified.
Police have released no further details.
About 10,000 pedestrians will be injured this year alone. Schools are a common place for pedestrian crashes to take place and school zone are areas where drivers must always remain vigilant for pedestrians, especially students. Failing to remain alert can lead to catastrophic consequences in a matter of seconds.
At Rubenstein Law, we understand how serious a Florida pedestrian accident can be. Pedestrian crashes often involve serious and debilitating injuries that can take a long time to heal. If you or a loved one have sustained damages in a pedestrian crash, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal. We are standing by ready to help.
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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