Palatka, FL (January 24, 2020) - A 32-year-old man from Palatka was killed after he was hit by a garbage truck on Thursday, January 23rd. The crash took place on US Highway 17.
According to police reports, Eric Edenfield was walking along the roadway when he was hit by the truck from behind. The garbage truck was owned by Waste Pro USA.
Edenfield was pronounced dead as a result of injuries suffered in the crash. There were no other injuries reported. The driver of the truck was not identified by authorities.
There is no word at this time on whether charges will be filed. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Our condolences go out to the family of Eric Edenfield following this tragic incident in Palatka.
Approximately 700 pedestrians will be killed in crashes across Florida this year and several thousand more will suffer injuries. A Florida pedestrian accident is frequently a life-altering experience. Sadly, most pedestrians who are involved in accidents will be hospitalized and many will be seriously hurt or killed. Drivers who fail to see or yield to pedestrians frequently cause crashes in which innocent victims and their families are irreversibly affected.
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