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Okeechobee, FL (January 15, 2019) - A 38-year-old man died in a crash in Okeechobee on Sunday, January 15th. Authorities say that Anthony Michael Pipitone was walking along Highway 441 near SE 99th Trail when he was struck by a vehicle.
The car fled the scene after striking Pipitone. Pipitone was later pronounced dead. At this time, investigators believe that Pipitone was walking on the side of the road when he fell down and was hit by the car.
Officers are seeking the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash. There is no further information available at this time.
Approximately 25% of all crashes in Florida are hit-and-run collisions. A hit-and-run usually involves serious injuries or even death for its victims. A driver involved in a hit-and-run may choose to flee the scene because they wish to evade responsibility for causing a serious crash. Being the victim of a hit-and-run crash can be an incredibly frustrating experience.
Our team of attorneys at Rubenstein Law is dedicated to assisting hit-and-run crash victims and their families. With over 30 years in business, we are skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to handling these complicated claims. We offer free consultations to all accident victims.
To speak with a Florida personal injury attorney, please contact us 24/7 at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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