Okeechobee County, FL (September 26, 2019) - Two pedestrians lost their lives in a tragic crash in Okeechobee County on Wednesday, September 25th. The crash took place on US 441 around 9:45 p.m.
According to police, Carly Morgan Walls and Jessy Josepha Vayda were walking northbound on 441 when they were struck by a white Fork pickup truck. Walls died at the scene of the crash while Vayda later died at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. The truck driver was not hurt in the accident. There is no word at this time on what caused the crash and police are still investigating.
No further details are available at this time.
Our condolences go out to the families of the two pedestrians who lost their lives in this tragic pedestrian crash in Okeechobee County.
Pedestrian accidents are common throughout Florida. Each year, around 10,000 injuries are reported in collisions between pedestrians and vehicles. A large number of these injury crashes also involve serious injuries or death to the affected pedestrian. Sadly, this crash is an example of the often serious and fatal nature of pedestrian accidents in our state.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury attorneys understand just how serious a pedestrian accident can be. We will stand up for your legal rights to receive compensation against the negligent motorist responsible for your injuries. Our team is experienced and dedicated and we are standing by to assist you.
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