Panama City Beach, FL (September 20, 2018) - Police have identified the pedestrian killed in a crash on Back Beach Road. The pedestrian accident took place on Thursday, September 20th.
Police say that Steve Martin attempted to cross Back Beach Road, near Parkway Storage around 5:30 am. There, Martin was struck by a black Mercedes driven by Adam Walski. EMS and Panama City Beach Police responded to the crash scene. Ultimately, Martin succumbed to his injuries.
The eastbound lanes of the roadway remained closed while police investigated the wreck. At this time, the accident remains under investigation. There is no word on the sequence of events leading to the crash or whether police intend to issue any charges.
Our condolences go out to the family of Steve Martin. Losing a loved one to a fatal car accident is one of the most devastating things that any family can go through. In this accident, police will thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to the crash in an attempt to determine whether driver negligence played any role in the collision. In cases where a driver is negligent and injuries or death results, the pedestrian or their family has the right to bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys stand ready to help when you or a loved one have suffered injuries at the hands of a negligent driver. For a free consultation, call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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