Jacksonville, FL (October 1, 2018) - A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a semi-truck on I-295 in Jacksonville. Authorities were called to the crash scene around 10:21 am on Monday, October 1st.
The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of the highway at Beach Boulevard. All southbound lanes of the highway were blocked while police investigated the crash. There is no word at this time on how the crash occurred. The pedestrian was not identified and police have not said whether charges will be brought against the semi driver.
No additional information is available at this time.
Pedestrian accidents are common across our state. Last year, over 10,000 pedestrians were hurt in collisions with vehicles. A pedestrian accident typically involves serious injuries. When a pedestrian crash occurs, police will take a close look at the scene and will determine who is at fault for the crash.
In this accident, we do not have enough details to conclude how the crash occurred or whether the driver was at fault. If you or a loved one have been hurt in a Florida pedestrian accident that was not your fault, you may have legal rights.
At Rubenstein Law, our attorneys take pride in assisting injured pedestrians. To speak with us today, please call our office at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage and heartbreak that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large after a serious 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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