Palm Coast, FL (August 8, 2021) - A 37-year-old man was involved in a hit-and-run accident that took place in Flagler County on Saturday night. The accident happened just after 10:30 p.m. on Old Kings Road near the intersection with Blairsville Drive.
According to police, the unidentified man was walking northbound on Old Kings when he tried to cross the street. As he was crossing, the man was hit by an unknown black vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle fled after striking the pedestrian. Rescue workers arrived on the scene and treated the man for his injuries before he was later transferred to a local hospital. There is no word on his condition at this time.
The accident remains under investigation at this time. There is no further information available.
A reportable car accident in Florida takes place approximately once every 90 seconds. In 2019, there were more than 400,000 crashes reported across our state. The consequences of a Florida car accident can be severe. These crashes can lead to the need for long-term medical care, high costs of treatment, and significant pain and suffering.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the victim of this hit-and-run accident in Palm Coast. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
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