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Lee County, FL (July 27, 2019) - A pedestrian in Lee County received injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Friday, July 26th. The crash took place on Bass Road, near Gladiolus Drive and South Healthpark Drive.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene. When officers arrived, they found the pedestrian suffering from injuries sustained in the collision. There is no word on the current status of his condition. Police set up a roadblock so that they could continue to investigate. The pedestrian has not been identified at this time.
There is no further information available.
Approximately 10,000 people will be injured 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 your 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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