Miami, FL (October 16, 2018) - A woman suffered serious injuries in a Miami hit-and-run crash. The accident took place on Monday, October 15th just after 7:00 pm.
According to Miami-Dade police detective Alvaro Zabaleta, the 54-year-old woman attempted to cross Northwest 32nd Avenue when she was struck by a red Toyota Tundra. The driver of the Tundra, 72-year-old Leon Morton, fled the scene following the crash. Police later located Morton and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident causing serious injury.
The injured woman was transported by EMS to Jackson Memorial Hospital. The woman's condition is unknown at this time.
Last year, over 10,000 pedestrian accidents were reported. Pedestrians in Florida have one of the highest accident rates in the entire nation. With large amounts of pedestrian traffic, there is a higher risk of pedestrian injuries due to crashes.
When a pedestrian crash occurs, police will conduct a careful examination of the scene in order to determine whether the pedestrian or driver was responsible for causing the collision. In a Florida pedestrian accident, a pedestrian hurt due to the negligence of a driver will have a claim for personal injury. The pedestrian may be able to recover for the costs of medical treatment, lost wages and pain and suffering.
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a Florida pedestrian crash, the experienced attorneys at Rubenstein Law can help. We offer free consultations and are always available. To speak with us, call 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage and heartbreak that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large after a serious 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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