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Palmetto, FL (August 18, 2019) - Two people are dead following a tragic hit-and-run collision in Palmetto. The accident took place on 49th Street East around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 17th.
Authorities report that 13-year-old Tyler Pittard was walking southbound along 49th Street, along with an unidentified 47-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman. According to police, that is when a 2003-2007 white Chevy Silverado left the roadway for unknown reasons and collided with the three pedestrians. The truck did not stop after striking the group and continued to travel in a southbound direction. Pittard and the 47-year-old man were killed in the crash. There is no information on whether the woman sustained injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. No further information is available at this time.
We extend our deepest condolences to Tyler Pittard and the other person who was killed in this crash in Palmetto.
A hit-and-run accident can have devastating consequences. By law, all drivers are required to remain at the scene of a crash and the failure to do so can be a felony. In this case, the driver chose to ignore the law and leave the scene after causing a tragic crash. Hit-and-run accidents account for about 100,000 crashes annually in Florida.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys are here to help when your loved one has been taken by the negligence of a motorist on Florida's roadways. Wrongful death occurs when the actions of a third party caused the death of an innocent victim. A wrongful death claim may allow you to recover a certain amount of compensation for the death of your family member.
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