Ormond Beach, FL (August 18, 2018) – Yesterday morning, two people were struck and seriously injured in a parking lot accident that happened in Volusia County. Police were called to the scene at the Ormond Beach Big Lots around 11:50 a.m.
According to police, an elderly driver struck two other elderly people and initially drove away from the scene because they were scared. However, they then returned to the scene so that they could speak to the police.
One victim suffered from multiple broken bones and another suffered head injuries. The victims were both taken to the hospital but their conditions are not known at this time.
The investigation is ongoing at this time and no names have been released.
According to the NHTSB, there is a reportable auto accident every 92 seconds in Florida. Many of these accidents that happen on our roads every day involve pedestrians. In fact, almost 10,000 pedestrians will be injured in accidents every single year across Florida. We want to extend our condolences to you if you have received injuries in one of these accidents.
The moments and days following a pedestrian accident can be a scary and overwhelming time for anyone involved. You and your family might be feeling at a loss on a physical and financial level, which is why it is time to have a legal advocate on your side who cares about your case. Call us for more information today at Rubenstein Law.
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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