Northeast Miami-Dade, FL (July 25, 2019) - A man was killed after being hit by a car in northeast Miami-Dade. The crash was reported on Thursday, July 24th, at the intersection of Northeast 15th Avenue and Miami Gardens Drive.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man attempted to cross Miami Gardens Drive in the eastbound lane. As he crossed, he was struck by a beige Chevrolet sedan. According to Highway Patrol Lieutenant Alex Camacho, the driver of the Chevy remained at the scene following the crash. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials. Neither the victim nor the driver was identified. The eastbound lanes of the roadway were closed following the crash while police investigated.
No additional details are available at this time.
Our condolences go out to the family of the man killed in this tragic pedestrian crash. Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the country for pedestrians. When pedestrian accidents occur, they frequently involve serious and life-changing injuries. About 75% of all pedestrian accidents lead to hospitalization and many result in fatalities, as we see here.
At Rubenstein Law, our team of skilled and experienced Florida pedestrian accident lawyers will stand up for you when you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a Florida pedestrian crash. We understand how serious these incidents can be and we will have your back every step of the way. For your free consultation, please call us any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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