__detail_wide.jpg)
Orange Park, FL (September 21, 2018) - A man attempting to cross the road in a wheelchair was struck and killed in Orange Park. The crash happened on Thursday, September 21st just before 10:00 pm.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene and reported that a 57-year-old Orange Park resident in a wheelchair attempted to cross Blanding Boulevard. While crossing, the individual was struck by a Toyota Highlander driven by a 34-year-old Clearwater resident. The 57-year-old man was critically injured and transported to Orange Park Medical Center. He later succumbed to his injuries.
FHP has not identified the deceased man at this time. An investigation into the crash is underway, but alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the accident.
Florida experiences over 500 fatal pedestrian accidents each year. Fatal pedestrian crashes often take place when drivers do not pay attention to their surroundings. In this crash, we do not have enough details available to determine exactly why this crash occurred. Police will continue to investigate to determine if the driver could have taken measures to avoid the accident.
When you have been seriously hurt in a pedestrian accident, an experienced Florida pedestrian accident attorney can make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. We are standing by waiting to help. For a free consultation, call us 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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments
