Jacksonville, FL (June 26, 2021) - A pedestrian was killed in a crash that took place in Jacksonville on Friday, June 25th. The incident happened at 11:54 p.m. on State Road 104 near North Campus Boulevard.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to troopers, a 46-year-old woman was crossing the road when she was hit by a Dodge Charger that was traveling eastbound. The woman, who was not identified, was later pronounced dead at the crash scene. The Charger driver pulled over and remained at the crash site. There were no other injuries reported.
An investigation into the collision is ongoing. No additional information is available.
Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable crash victims. A Florida pedestrian accident can result in catastrophic injuries in a matter of seconds. According to statistics, 75% of all pedestrian accidents in Florida will result in a trip to the emergency room for the pedestrian. The percentages of pedestrians who are injured in crashes are far higher than victims of other types of accidents.
We wish to offer our most sincere condolences to the family of the pedestrian who was killed in this Jacksonville pedestrian crash.
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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