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Miramar, FL (October 19, 2018) - A crash between a car and a pedestrian in Miramar left one person dead. The crash happened on Thursday, October 18th on the exit ramp from Interstate 75.
Around 8:00 pm, the pedestrian was walking in the southbound lanes of the ramp when they were struck by a car. Paramedics rushed to aid the critically injured pedestrian but the injured victim was pronounced dead at the scene according to Lt. Alvaro A. Feola of the Florida Highway Patrol. Traffic homicide detectives were on scene collecting evidence following the crash.
At this time, it is not clear how the crash occurred. Police have not released the name of the deceased victim and there is no word on whether charges will be filed.
Approximately 10,000 people were hurt in pedestrian crashes last year. When a pedestrian crash occurs, the results are often severe and catastrophic. Drivers have a legal duty to ensure that they operate their vehicle safely, in accordance with all traffic laws. In the case of a pedestrian accident, police will carefully examine the scene in an effort to determine if negligence on the part of the driver caused the crash. Where a pedestrian is injured or killed due to the negligence of a driver, the pedestrian or their family may have certain legal rights to recover compensation from the negligent driver.
If you have experienced injuries in a Florida pedestrian accident, the attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here to help. We offer free consultations to all accident victims. 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 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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