Miami Beach, FL (August 23, 2018) - An elderly woman died Wednesday after she was hit by a vehicle in Miami Beach.
The crash occurred just before 9:30 am near 71st Street and Abbott Avenue. The collision occurred following an accident between two vehicles in the area, a gray Chevy Suburban and a semi-truck. After the accident between the suburban and the semi truck, the woman was struck by one of the vehicles. It is not clear which vehicle struck the woman. According to Miami Beach Police, both vehicles remained on scene following the incident.
The elderly woman was taken to Ryder Trauma Center was she was later pronounced dead due to her injuries.
A crash investigation remains ongoing.
We are saddened to hear of this fatal pedestrian crash in Miami Beach. Approximately 10,000 pedestrians were hurt in accidents on Florida streets and roadways last year. Many of these pedestrian incidents are caused by at fault drivers.
In cases where a driver negligently hits a pedestrian, the pedestrian has a right to bring a personal injury claim against the driver. Sadly, many pedestrian accidents result in very serious injuries and even death.
At Rubenstein Law, we know how devastating a pedestrian accident can be, especially when the accident is not your fault. If you are facing this situation, we want to help. Give us a call, 1-800 FL-Legal.
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