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Jacksonville, FL (December 20, 2018) - A pedestrian was killed while trying to cross Southside Boulevard in Jacksonville. The crash happened on Thursday, December 20th.
According to authorities, the pedestrian was attempting to cross the road around 6:00 pm. The power was out in the area at that time and traffic signals were not functional. As he was crossing, the man was struck by a truck. He suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead. Police have since identified the deceased pedestrian as 74-year-old John R. Cable of Jacksonville.
The truck driver did remain at the scene following the crash and is cooperating with police. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident remains ongoing and there is no additional information at this time.
Florida is a dangerous place for pedestrians. Statistics indicate that our state is at the very top of the rankings when it comes to fatal pedestrian-related crashes. Each year, over 500 Floridians are killed in pedestrian accidents.
In a pedestrian crash, investigators must first determine how the crash occurred. Police will determine whether the crash was avoidable and if the driver should be held responsible for negligent actions which led to the collision. In this case, ongoing investigation will reveal whether the driver was at fault for the accident.
We know how serious pedestrian accidents can be. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys assist those who have been hurt by the negligence of drivers on our roadways. We offer free consultations to accident victims. To speak with us any time, please call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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