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Middleburg, FL (March 26, 2019) - A 77-year-old pedestrian died after he was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday, March 26th. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to Blanding Boulevard, at the intersection with Palmetto Street, around 6:30 a.m.
Investigators say that the man was crossing the street at that time when his vehicle was struck by a Chevrolet Silverado. The man suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead. The Silverado driver remained on-scene following the crash and cooperated with police. The deceased pedestrian has not been identified pending family notification.
Charges are pending in the crash.
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the pedestrian who passed away in this Middleburg accident.
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 are 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.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an 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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