Longwood, FL (December 10, 2019) - A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Longwood on Tuesday, December 10th. The incident took place just after 8:00 p.m. on State Road 434.
Investigators responded shortly after the crash happened. According to reports, a 68-year-old man was riding his motorcycle westbound on SR 434. At the same time, an unidentified pedestrian was attempting to cross the road. The motorcycle struck the pedestrian. Rescue workers responded to the scene and took the injured victim to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The driver has not been identified and the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, according to authorities.
The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
We are saddened to hear of this fatal pedestrian crash in Longwood.
Each day, there are multiple reports of pedestrian accidents in Florida. While several of these reports will not result in catastrophic damage, many of them sadly will. Pedestrian accidents continue to have devastating effects in our state with victims suffering from long-term complications, including permanent injuries and even death. A pedestrian crash is a complicated event, which must be carefully examined by authorities in order to determine who was responsible.
Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim in this situation.
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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