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Orlando, FL (March 27, 2019) - A 68-year-old Orlando man died after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday, March 26th.
The man, who has not been identified at this time, was walking along Sand Lake Road, near Currency Drive. While walking, he was struck by a passing vehicle. Rescue workers took the man to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Police have not identified the driver or type of vehicle involved in the fatal crash. It is also unclear whether or not the vehicle remained at the scene after striking the pedestrian.
At this time, there is no word on whether any charges are expected. No additional information is available.
Our sympathies are extended to the family of the victim killed in this tragic pedestrian crash in Orlando. Each day, about two fatal pedestrian crashes will be reported across Florida. Nothing can ever prepare a family for the devastating news that they have lost a loved one to a traffic accident. Relatives and loved ones are left behind to grieve and pick up the pieces following a sudden tragedy.
In the aftermath of the crash, you may wonder whether you have legal rights. If your loved one was killed in a crash that was not their fault, Florida law allows the next-of-kin to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim seeks to recover compensation on behalf of the deceased victim.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys can assist you in handling these types of cases. We bring the right combination of skill and experience to help you maximize your results. For your free consultation, please contact us anytime 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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