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Ocala, FL - Pedestrian Critically Hurt in Crash on North Pine Ave.

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Ocala, FL (September 30, 2021) - A pedestrian received critical injuries after a crash in Ocala on Thursday, September 30th. The accident happened on Northwest 35th Avenue and North Pine Avenue. 

According to officials, an unidentified male pedestrian was walking eastbound on North Pine. At the same time, a tractor-trailer was traveling northbound on Northwest 35th Avenue. The truck driver attempted to make a left turn but struck the pedestrian as he was turning. The pedestrian was seriously hurt and was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. There were no other injuries reported. The truck driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

It is not clear whether any charges will be filed. There is no further information available.

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable crash victims. An Ocala pedestrian accident can result in catastrophic injuries in a matter of seconds. According to statistics, 75% of all pedestrian accidents in Florida will result in a trip to the emergency room for the pedestrian. The percentages of pedestrians who are injured in crashes are far higher than victims of other types of accidents.

We offer our thoughts and well-wishes to all affected by this Ocala pedestrian crash.

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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