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Lee County, FL (March 4, 2019) - A 23-year-old man was hit and killed while walking along State Road 80 on Sunday, March 3rd.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene in response to incident. Troopers say that the unidentified pedestrian was walking westbound in the center of SR-80, near Morse Plaza, when he was struck by a car driven by 54-year-old Adrien Dimanche. The man was rushed to Lee Memorial Hospital but was later pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. Police have ruled out alcohol as a factor in the crash but no further details were released.
Authorities are still investigating and charges are pending, according to reports.
We would like to extend our condolences to the family of the victim in this fatal pedestrian crash. On average, two pedestrians will lose their lives in crashes across our state every day. The numbers behind pedestrian crashes show that a pedestrian accident is highly likely to result in serious injury and even death. About three-quarters of all pedestrian crashes will result in a trip to the ER for the victim; about one-quarter of those will require extended hospitalization for serious injuries.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian that you do not believe was your fault, it is important to contact an experienced attorney to protect your legal rights. In our state, pedestrians who are hurt by the negligence of a driver may have the right to file a personal injury claim to receive compensation. These cases can be complicated, however, and should only be handled by an experienced attorney.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys are here when you need us. For your free consultation, please call us anytime 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.
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