Northwest Miami-Dade, FL (October 20, 2019) - A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in Northwest Miami-Dade on Friday, October 18th. The crash was reported at the intersection of Northwest 119th Street and 27th Avenue.
When rescue workers arrived, they located the injured victim in the roadway. The victim, who has not been identified, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. No information was given regarding the details leading up to the crash and there is no description of the vehicle involved. Police have also not said whether the victim was in a crosswalk when they were struck.
An investigation is ongoing and no further details have been released at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian and their family following this serious pedestrian accident in Miami.
Pedestrian crashes take place multiple times per day throughout our state. Well over half of all pedestrian crashes will result in hospitalization for injured crash victims, often involving long-term care and medical treatment. When you or a loved one have been hurt in a Florida pedestrian crash, it is important to seek the services of a Florida pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible following the crash.
At Rubenstein Law, our team can help when you have been injured by the negligence of another motorist. We have the skills and experience needed to help you gain valuable compensation. For a free consultation, please give us a call 24/7 at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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