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New Smyrna Beach, FL (July 25, 2019) - Police responded to the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a scooter on State Road 44. The crash took place on Tuesday, July 23rd, around 11:00 p.m.
According to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department, 28-year-old Gelisha De Chelle Smith was riding a scooter on SR 44 when she was hit from behind by another vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash. Video obtained from a nearby business appears to show a semi-trailer striking Smith before fleeing. The trailer continued traveling eastbound after the accident.
The video did not show any identifying marks on the truck. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-277-TIPS.
We wish to extend our condolences to the family of Gelisha De Chelle Smith. Losing a loved one to a Florida car accident is a devastating experience. Each day, about eight fatal accidents are reported on our roadways. Hit-and-run crashes often involve death or serious injury to victims involved. Drivers who cause serious and fatal crashes may flee the scene in an effort to avoid responsibility for the accident.
At Rubenstein Law, our team of Florida personal injury attorneys will be there for you when you or a loved one has been affected by a negligent driver. We will fight for your rights to receive compensation. To speak with us at any time, please 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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