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Lee County, FL (August 6, 2019) - A man from Alva was killed after being hit by a car on Palm Beach Boulevard. The crash took place on Tuesday, August 6th.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Troopers say that 35-year-old Michael Alterma was walking on the roadway when he was hit by a 2003 Honda Civic, which was driven by 45-year-old Darrius Harden. The Civic was in the inside land of the road when the crash took place. Alterma died at the crash scene. The accident caused several lanes of the roadway to be shut down.
There are no additional details at this time.
Fatal pedestrian crashes are reported approximately two times per day in our state. Even when pedestrian accidents do not result in death, they are likely to cause serious injuries. In some cases, the injuries may be debilitating and affect your quality of life. Suddenly, you could be facing a mountain of medical bills and confusion about where to turn next.
Our team of Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law can help if you have been injured in a pedestrian crash. Our skill and experience allows us to evaluate your case and seek the compensation that is appropriate given your circumstances. We work hard to ensure that each innocent crash victim is fully compensated for their injuries.
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