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Lee County, FL - Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on State Road 78

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Lee County, FL (October 19, 2019) - A man is dead following a hit-and-run crash in Lee County on Saturday, October 19th. The crash was reported on State Road 78 near US 41 in Lee County.

According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, a 53-year-old man was walking westbound on SR 78 when he was struck by a car. The vehicle left the scene following the accident. The man, who is from North Fort Myers, was not identified pending next-of-kin notification. No information was released regarding the vehicle and police are still searching for the suspect at this time.

No additional details are available. 

Our thoughts are with the family of the victim in this fatal hit-and-run accident in Lee County. Hit-and-run crashes account for about 25% of all total reported accidents in Florida. There is nothing more frustrating and heartbreaking than the loss of a loved one in a Florida car accident. The frustration is made even worse when the crash involves a hit-and-run driver who has attempted to escape responsibility for their actions. 

At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury lawyers understand what you are going through at this time. We know that you are feeling hopeless and unsure of where to turn next. That is why we are here to assist you. Since 1988, we have assisted thousands of innocent victims and their families. Let us put our skills and experience to work for you.

For your free consultation, give us a call any time 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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