Leesburg, FL (August 3, 2018) – A Eustis woman lost her life when she attempted to cross a highway in Leesburg. The accident happened around midnight last night, according to police.
Police say that 65-year-old Judy Heubusch was crossing U.S. Highway 27 around 12:40 a.m. At the same time, 37-year-old Tory Veraghen was driving a 2005 Chevy Colorado pickup truck when he struck her. Heubusch died at the scene of the accident.
Police officers arrived at the scene and closed the roadway for about 4 hours so that they could continue their investigation. At this time, police still do not know what led to the accident.
Every year, close to 10,000 pedestrians will become injured in serious accidents. These accidents will also take the lives of 2 pedestrians every day across Florida. We want to stand by your side and extend our sincerest condolences if you have lost a loved one in one of these accidents.
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