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Manatee, FL (February 9, 2019) - A 35-year-old Bradenton man is dead following a pedestrian crash on 53rd Avenue West on Thursday, February 7th.
The pedestrian, identified as Christopher M. Jones, was attempting to cross the road near the intersection with 30th Street West when he was struck by a 2003 Subaru WRX. The driver of the Subaru was identified by police as a 16-year-old boy. According to authorities, Jones was not in a crosswalk when he was hit. He was pronounced dead at the crash scene. The Subaru driver sustained minor injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and has not released any additional information.
Approximately two pedestrians die in crashes on Florida streets and highways each day. Pedestrian crashes, such as this one, are often very serious in nature. Pedestrian accidents are most likely to happen in the evening hours when lighting and visibility is less than during the day. Drivers and pedestrians should both take special care and not take any unnecessary risks which are likely to increase the odds of a collision occurring.
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a Florida pedestrian crash, the Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here to assist you. We help innocent pedestrians receive the compensation they deserve. To speak with us for free, call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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