Miramar, FL (May 16, 2021) - Police in Miramar responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash on Saturday, May 15th. The accident took place on Interstate 75 near Miramar Parkway.
According to a report, a male pedestrian was crossing I-75 when he was hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian, who has not been identified, died at the crash scene. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the law enforcement investigation. The southbound lanes of the roadway were closed for several hours as an investigation was ongoing.
There is no word on potential charges and no further information is available.
Florida is a dangerous state for pedestrians. According to statistics, approximately two fatal pedestrian accidents take place in Florida each day. This does not count the numerous other pedestrians who are injured in these crashes, many of them seriously. A Florida pedestrian crash frequently occurs due to the negligence or inattention of drivers and can leave innocent victims and their families struggling to move forward following a sudden tragedy.
We would like to offer our condolences to the families of the deceased victims of this fatal pedestrian accident in Miramar.
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 or personal injury that are 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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
1-800-FL-LEGAL
Available 24 Hours / 7 Days a WeekA traffic fatality occurred on Sunday, April 8 around 3:30 a.m. in Dover, and now the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating it. 54-year-old Felix Rubio lost his life in this accident. Read more
45-year-old Molly Hancock of Colorado lost her life in the Florida accident around 5:40 a.m. She was walking her dog across US 19 at the time when she walked in front of a Silverado driven by 37-year-old Steven Brockway and an Avenger driven by 43-year-old Patricia Domer. Both vehicles struck her and her dog. Read more
Best law firm across Florida. Amy | Tampa Client | March 2018View all testimonials
