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Orange County, FL (October 19, 2018) - A 58-year-old man is dead after he exited his vehicle on the Florida Turnpike and was struck by another vehicle. The crash took place on Friday, October 19th,
According to Lt. Kim Montes of the Florida Highway Patrol, the man pulled over into the Turnpike's emergency lane around 8:30 am. For unknown reasons, he attempted to exit his vehicle. As he was exiting near mile marker 256, another vehicle drove into the emergency lane, hitting the man along with his vehicle. The man, who has not been identified at this time, died at the scene of the crash.
Police have not identified the driver of the other vehicle. At this time, it is not clear if any charges are expected from this crash.
Fatal car accidents occur approximately every 3 hours in Florida. These accidents occur all over the state but frequently occur on the highways. Highways tend to involve more serious and catastrophic crashes given the higher speed limits and the presence of large vehicles, such as commercial trucks. When a highway crash occurs, police must investigate to determine who is at fault.
Our condolences go out to the man who lost his life in this tragic crash. This accident is a reminder that we all face risks every time we step into a vehicle. If you have suffered injuries in a Florida car accident, at Rubenstein Law we are here to help. To speak with an attorney, call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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