Jacksonville, FL (August 17, 2019) - A pedestrian in Jacksonville suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Saturday, August 17th. The crash happened around 1:00 a.m. on Barnett Street, near the intersection with West Fifth Street.
Deputies with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to the scene in reference to calls regarding the incident. When they arrived, deputies discovered a man lying in the roadway with life-threatening injuries. Investigators determined that the man had been struck by a vehicle that then left the scene. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Police are still looking for the suspect vehicle at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Approximately 500 people will be killed this year in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians are an extremely vulnerable group, and most accidents involving pedestrians will lead to serious injuries or even death in the most catastrophic cases.
A pedestrian crash must be closely investigated to determine how it occurred. Authorities will take pictures of the crash scene and will perform a reconstruction of the events as they occurred. Innocent pedestrians who are hurt due to the negligence of drivers will have a legal claim for compensation.
If you have been hurt following a Florida pedestrian accident, the attorneys at Rubenstein Law will fight zealously to protect your rights. For over 30 years, we have assisted those injured by negligent drivers. If we can help you, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal at any time for a free consultation
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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