Jacksonville, FL (October 22, 2019) - A pedestrian sustained critical injuries in a crash in Jacksonville on Tuesday, October 22nd. The crash took place around 6:15 a.m. on Dunn Avenue near Biscayne Boulevard.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Chevrolet Sonic was traveling eastbound on Dunn Avenue when it struck a pedestrian who was in the roadway. The pedestrian was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after the crash. The identity of the pedestrian has not been released at this time. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office also responded to the scene. The roadway was closed while officers worked at the scene.
There is no word on whether any charges are expected and no further details have been released at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the pedestrian who was injured in the crash in Jacksonville.
Serious pedestrian accidents happen every day, multiple times per day across our state. Pedestrian accidents are caused by a variety of reasons, including distracted driving, impaired driving, and drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians. Regardless of the cause, a negligent driver can cause a catastrophic impact in a matter of seconds.
If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to talk to a Florida pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible. At Rubenstein Law, we are here for you during your time of need. Our group of experienced attorneys will fight for your legal rights and will help ensure that you are on the road to recovery. We offer free consultations to all potential clients.
To speak with us at any time, please give us a call 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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