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Orange County, FL (January 18, 2019) - A pedestrian crash near the University of Central Florida left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries. The accident took place on Thursday, January 17th just before 10:00 pm.
At that time, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to University Boulevard at the intersection with North Alafaya Trail. There, they discovered that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian has not been identified at this time and police have not said whether any charges will be issued in connection with the crash. University Boulevard was shut down while the investigation was ongoing.
There is no further information available as the crash remains under investigation.
Approximately 10,000 people will be injured this year in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians are an extremely vulnerable group and most accidents involving pedestrians will lead to serious injuries or even death in the most catastrophic cases.
A pedestrian crash must be closely investigated to determine how it occurred. Authorities will take pictures of the crash scene and will perform a reconstruction of the events as they occurred. Innocent pedestrians who are hurt due to the negligence of drivers will have a legal claim for compensation.
If you have been hurt following a Florida pedestrian accident, the attorneys at Rubenstein Law will fight zealously to protect your rights. For over 30 years, we have assisted those injured by negligent drivers. If we can help you, give us a call any time for a free consultation. 1-800 FL-Legal.
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