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Palmetto, FL (December 9, 2018) - A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a pickup truck in Palmetto on Thursday, December 6th. According to police, 31-year-old Bradley John Yost has been identified as the victim of the incident.
Yost was traveling eastbound on Bayshore Road around 9:29 pm. At the time, Yost was directly in front of a truck being operated by 46-year-old John Thomas Cray. For unknown reasons, Yost stopped his vehicle and got out. As he began walking in the roadway, he was struck by Cray's truck. Cray then drove away from the scene with Yost still lodged underneath. Yost was dragged for a considerable distance before becoming dislodged at 73rd Street.
Yost was pronounced dead by the North River Fire Department. Police are still investigating the incident and the surrounding circumstances at this time.
Our condolences are with the family of Bradley John Yost. Approximately two pedestrians per day are killed in Florida pedestrian accidents. Further police investigation will reveal exactly how and why this crash took place.
Pedestrian accidents often involve death or serious injury. Statistics show that about 75% of all pedestrian accidents require a visit to the ER. 21% of all traffic deaths also stem from pedestrian accidents. When you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian crash, you are in need of compensation and it is important that you protect your legal rights.
The Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here for you when you need us the most. We will be your voice in the days and weeks following your accident. We stand up for your legal rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. For a free consultation, please call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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