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Ocala, FL (July 20, 2019) - A 20-year-old man died while pushing a disabled vehicle on State Road 40 near Ocala on Thursday, July 18th.
According to reports, Guillermo Guadalupe Roque-Teniente was attempting to move a disabled Jeep in the westbound lanes of the roadway when he was he was struck by a Chevy Malibu. After striking Roque-Teniente, the Malibu also struck the Jeep. Two other men were assisting Roque-Teniente at the time he was struck by the Malibu. Roque-Teniente died at the crash scene, while the other two men endured non-life-threatening injuries.
The Malibu driver has not been identified. Police are still investigating and there is no word on whether any charges will be filed.
Our condolences are with the family of Guillermo Guadalupe Roque-Teniente during this difficult time.
Around 250,000 injury accidents will occur this year in Florida. Drivers of disabled vehicles face risks whenever they are out of their cars and standing or walking along the roadway. Not all other drivers pay attention to motorists as they should and the results can be catastrophic. Distracted and impaired drivers can cause collisions in a matter of seconds that have irreversible consequences.
At Rubenstein Law, we are here to help when you or a loved one has been involved in a serious Florida car accident. With decades of experience, we know what needs to be done to get the compensation that you need during this time.
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