Orange County, FL (December 13, 2018) - A female pedestrian died in a crash on Wednesday, December 11th in Orange County.
The 54-year-old woman, whose name has not been released, was crossing Winegard Road near Broadmoor Drive when the collision took place. She was struck by a 2013 Dodge four-door vehicle. Although the woman was not in a crosswalk, she was approximately 20 feet north of one. She suffered critical injuries and was rushed by EMS units to Orlando Regional Medical Center where was pronounced dead. The identity of the driver was not released.
There is no word at this time on whether any charges will be filed in connection with the crash and no further information is available.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the woman killed in this tragic Orange County pedestrian accident. Each day, about two fatal pedestrian crashes per day will be reported in our state. The numbers, unfortunately, tell us that pedestrian crashes frequently involve serious injury and death. About 75% of all pedestrian accidents will result in a visit to the emergency room. 21% of all traffic-related deaths were reported in pedestrian crashes. 20% of pedestrian crashes will cause a person to be hospitalized with serious injuries.
There is simply no ignoring the fact that a pedestrian crash is a serious and traumatic event for many people. During this time, you should be focused only on your recovery and your healing. At Rubenstein Law, our trusted and experienced Florida pedestrian accident attorneys will take care of the legal process while you devote your time to what is most important. For assistance, please call us any time 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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