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Lakeland, FL - 80-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit at Publix Crosswalk

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Lakeland, FL (June 4, 2019) - An 80-year-old pedestrian is dead following an incident in which he was hit by a vehicle while in a crosswalk at a Publix store.

According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the man was in the crosswalk when he was run over by the vehicle, pinning his legs beneath the car. According to witnesses, he was leaving the store, carrying flowers in his hand, when he was hit by the Ford truck which was attempting to make a left turn to go towards a parking space. The driver of the truck told authorities he did not see the man. The pedestrian subsequently died from his injuries. Neither the driver nor the pedestrian was identified.  

Police are still investigating the incident and there have been no charges filed at this time.

Each year, nearly 1,000 pedestrians are killed in crashes in Florida. Our state is one of the most dangerous in the nation for serious and fatal pedestrian crashes, and the numbers continue to underscore this sobering statistic. A pedestrian involved in a crash with a vehicle has a very high chance of sustaining a serious or deadly injury. Certainly, our condolences go out to the pedestrian who was killed in this terrible crash in Lakeland.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a pedestrian crash, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys know how you feel. At Rubenstein Law, we are here to protect you or your loved one's legal rights during this time. We will evaluate your case and use our skills and knowledge to assist you in obtaining full compensation for your situation. Our team is standing by for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To schedule your free consultation, give us a call now at 1-800 FL-Legal. 

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.

Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments.

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