Jacksonville, FL (March 24, 2019) - Police are investigating following a crash on Lenox Avenue that left a pedestrian dead. The crash took place on Saturday, March 24th, around 10:00 pm.
According to officers with the Jacksonville Police Department, a man was walking along the road near the intersection with Old Middleburg Road when he was struck by a pickup truck. After impact, the driver of the pickup called the police and remained at the crash scene until investigators arrived. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld at this time, pending family notification.
Traffic homicide investigators are looking into the accident and have not said at this time whether they plan to file any charges.
Our condolences go out to the family of the man killed in this tragic pedestrian crash in Jacksonville. Each day, about two fatal pedestrian accidents will be reported across our state. Key factors in pedestrian accidents include whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk or other marked area and whether the driver was in violation of any traffic laws at the time of the crash. Distraction, impairment, and speeding are among the most frequent reasons that we see for serious and fatal pedestrian accidents.
If you have been a victim of a pedestrian crash in Florida, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law want to help. We have represented thousands of people and their families since 1988. For a free consultation with a member of our team, please call us 24/7 at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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