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Orlando, FL (April 24, 2019) - A 10-year-old student from Weatherbee Elementary School was killed after being hit by a semi-truck on Wednesday, April 24th. The tragic accident occurred at the intersection of Wetherbee Road and Landstar Boulevard around 2:30 p.m.
According to witnesses at the crash scene, the boy, who was in a crosswalk, attempted to ride his bike across the street when he was hit by the truck. The truck was attempting to make a right turn and appeared not to react to the child until after the collision. The boy was rushed to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, where he would later succumb to his injuries. His name has not been released at this time.
Troopers are still looking for the driver of the truck, who fled the scene after the accident. An investigation is ongoing at this time.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the 10-year-old boy killed in this tragic incident in Orlando. Losing a family member to a traffic crash is a devastating event, more so when a child is involved.
Each day, about eight fatal crashes will be reported in our state. In every fatal crash, police must carefully examine the circumstances of the accident and the accident scene itself in order to determine whether the driver was at fault.
If you or a loved one have sustained injuries in a Florida bicycle crash, you should seek the services of an experienced personal injury attorney to secure your legal rights. At Rubenstein Law, we will look into the circumstances surrounding your case. We are committed to obtaining compensation to those who have suffered injuries as a result of another's negligence on our roadways.
For your free consultation, please give us a call any time 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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