Jacksonville, FL (March 10, 2019) - A hit-and-run on Sunday, March 10th, has left a pedestrian fighting for his life. The crash took place around 1:55 a.m. on Union Street, near the intersection with Liberty Street.
Police say that the pedestrian was walking along Union Street when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene after impact and before police could arrive. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, along with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, responded to the scene. The pedestrian was taken by ambulance to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police have not identified the injured victim at this time and there is no word on the type of vehicle that may have been involved in the collision.
No additional information was immediately provided.
Each year, approximately 250,000 injury accidents will be reported in Florida. Many of these collisions will involve pedestrians. As a group, pedestrians remain extremely vulnerable to serious and debilitating injuries stemming from car accidents. In about 75% of all pedestrian accident cases, the injured pedestrian will require a trip to the emergency room for treatment. The road to recovery following a pedestrian accident can be long and frustrating.
It is important to keep in mind that there is help available if you have been the victim of a pedestrian crash in our state. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys bring the skills and experience needed to protect your legal rights when you have been a victim of negligence. We will fight for you and help get you the compensation you deserve.
Let us walk with you along your road to recovery. For a free consultation, please call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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