Orlando, FL (July 4, 2018) – A pedestrian man was struck and killed when he was walking across the street with his brother in Orange County. The man was identified as a 57-year-old who was struck and killed by a black Mustang when he was crossing the street on Tuesday night. His brother was also injured in the crash, according to police.
The man was identified as Robert Matamoros, who lost his life around 11:34 p.m. in the accident at East Colonial Drive. A 25-year-old man from Orlando was driving his Mustang east at the time and had a green light. He struck the pedestrians, who were in the crosswalk but did not have the right-of-way at the time.
The 67-year-old brother, who was also injured in the accident, claimed that he and his brother had just left the Chili’s restaurant nearby when the accident happened. Matamoros died at the scene and his brother had only minor injuries.
The crash investigation continues at this time.
Someone dies in an accident on Florida roads every 3 hours. Crashes involving pedestrians lead to the deaths of 2 people every single day in Florida. These accidents are typically preventable.
During a difficult time, our condolences are with you. We understand how hard it can be to lose a loved one so soon in an accident. The moments after an accident can be scary and overwhelming and we want to speak with you. Call us at Rubenstein Law 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.
1-800-FL-LEGAL
Available 24 Hours / 7 Days a WeekA deadly Clearwater crash led to one lane of eastbound State Road 580 being closed for a short time on Saturday morning. A woman was killed in the accident, though her identity has not yet been released. Read more
Police in Miami responded to a deadly accident involving a motorcycle on Wednesday evening. The crash took place on Interstate 95 around 6:00 p.m. According to reports, a motorcyclist and a gray SUV were involved in the crash. The motorcyclist was rushed to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital following the crash but later succumbed to their injuries. There are no additional injuries reported as a result of the crash. The cause of the accident remains unknown at this time. Police have not identified the deceased victim. The roadway was closed for several hours near the crash scene and motorists were advised to find alternate routes of travel. Read more
"Getting to work alongside such genuine people with a dedication to helping our clients, gives me great pride.” Raikza Bueno, Intake SpecialistView all testimonials
