Orlando, FL (September 2, 2018) - A pedestrian was killed following a collision with a vehicle in Orlando on Saturday. Orlando Police were called to the scene of the incident around 9:00 pm. Police responded to the intersection of John Young Parkway and Colonial Drive. There, they discovered the crash victim. The victim suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead.
According to reports, the vehicle driver remained on scene and cooperated with the police investigation. The southbound lanes of John Young Parkway remained closed while officers investigated the incident. There is no word at this time on the cause of the crash or whether the driver is expected to receive any charges. The deceased pedestrian has not been identified at this time.
No additional information is available.
Pedestrian crashes claim, on average, two lives per day in Florida. Last year, there were over 10,000 reported pedestrian crashes. A pedestrian is especially vulnerable when walking on busy roadways at nighttime hours as in this accident. A pedestrian walking at night should take certain safety precautions, including walking in only well-lighted areas, carrying a flashlight or other illuminating device and walking far enough off the roadway to avoid being struck by a vehicle. At this time, there is not enough information available to determine whether the driver or pedestrian might be at fault for this pedestrian's death. Further police investigation will provide additional answers.
If you are hurt in a pedestrian accident, you are likely facing painful injuries and an uncertain future. Fortunately, there is hope. The attorneys at Rubenstein Law will work tirelessly to make sure you are fairly compensated following a pedestrian accident that was not your fault. If we can help you, call us today for a free consultation, 1-800 FL-Legal.
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