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Jacksonville, FL (June 16, 2019) - A pedestrian is dead following an early morning incident involving a semi-truck. The crash took place on I-95 around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15th.
Authorities report that the crash occurred in the northbound lanes of the highway. There, a pedestrian was walking along the roadway when a semi-truck, traveling in the same direction, struck the pedestrian as he stepped into the street. The right front bumper of the semi-truck made contact with the pedestrian. The pedestrian, who has not been identified at this time, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Before the accident, the victim had been walking along the right shoulder of the roadway. The truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking into the crash. No charges have been filed at this time.
Each day across our state, about two fatal pedestrian crashes will be reported. Last year, there were over 500 pedestrians killed in Florida. Pedestrian crashes can occur at any time and place. Many serious and fatal crashes occur along our major highways, such as I-95, and accidents are more likely to occur on poorly lit roads or during the late night or early morning hours. Certainly, we wish to extend our sympathies and condolences to the family who lost a loved one in this tragic incident.
If you have suffered injuries or have lost a family member to a pedestrian crash, there is help available. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are protected and that you receive fair compensation given the seriousness of the incident. Since 1988, we have fought and won verdicts and settlements for thousands of injured victims. To set up your free consultation, please give us a call at any time, 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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