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Manatee County, FL (March 25, 2019) - A man was killed in a crash on State Road 70 on Sunday, March 24th. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the incident around 8:30 p.m., near Lakewood Ranch.
According to troopers, a 30-year-old man was walking westbound in the traffic lanes when he was struck by a Mercedes Benz, also traveling westbound on SR 70. The driver of the Mercedes was identified as a 74-year-old woman. The pedestrian died at the scene from his injuries. He has not been identified at this time, pending family notification.
This accident remains under investigation and there is no word at this time on whether any charges are expected to be filed.
Our condolences go out to the family of the pedestrian killed in this crash on State Road 70.
There are approximately two pedestrian fatalities per day reported in Florida. Unfortunately, many pedestrian crashes tend to involve serious injury to pedestrians. Pedestrian crashes occur for a variety of reasons, including driver distraction, impairment, and reckless driving. Police will continue to investigate this crash to determine the reason whether the driver was responsible for the pedestrian's death.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a pedestrian crash in our state, the Florida pedestrian accident attorneys here at Rubenstein Law can help. We have assisted injured Floridians for over three decades and have the skills and experience to help you get the compensation you need. For your free consultation, please call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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