Lake County, FL (October 18, 2018) - A crash on Thursday, October 18th in Lake County left a pedestrian dead. The crash took place around 2:00 am on State Road 46.
The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Michael Skeeters. At the time of the incident, Skeeters was walking along the shoulder of the roadway. He was initially hit by a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. Following the initial crash, a 2014 Audi Q5 struck Skeeters again as he was lying in the roadway. Skeeters later died of his injuries. One of the drivers suffered minor injuries in the crash.
There is no word on whether either driver will face charges in connection with the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate.
Our thoughts go out to the family of Michael Skeeters.
In a Florida pedestrian crash, an injured pedestrian may bring a personal injury claim against a negligent driver for damages suffered in the crash. These claims can be substantial as pedestrian accident injuries tend to be quite severe in nature.
If you have been hurt in a Florida pedestrian accident, an experienced attorney can help navigate you through the complex process of bringing your claim and obtaining fair compensation on your behalf. The Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law offer free consultations to all accident victims. To schedule your appointment, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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