Marion County, FL (August 7, 2018) – One person lost their life in a fatal hit-and-run crash that took place in Marion County. They were killed on 110th Avenue according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The accident happened at 9:06 p.m. on Sunday. A vehicle was traveling southbound and approached the 5th Street intersection as a pedestrian was walking eastbound while pushing his bicycle.
They attempted to cross the street at the time, and the front-right of the vehicle collided with the pedestrian, propelling the victim into the northbound lane. The pedestrian was taken to the Ocala Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
The vehicle fled the scene of the crash and continued down the roadway. Troopers are investigating and seeking the vehicle that struck and killed the pedestrian.
Hit-and-run accidents can sometimes lead to serious results, even fatalities in the worst cases. We want to stand by your side when it comes to your claim and offer our condolences where needed because we understand you are going through a difficult time. Injuries and fatalities can overwhelm your life, but we don’t want it to hold you back during a difficult time. We work for you every step of the way at Rubenstein Law.
If you are one of the many pedestrians who become injured or you know somebody who lost their life, we want to stand by your side. Call us for more information at Rubenstein Law at 1-800-FL-LEGAL.
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