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Panama City, FL - Teenager Killed While Crossing US 231

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Panama City, FL (November 1, 2018) - A 13-year-old is dead after attempting to cross US 231 on Wednesday, October 31st.

Skyler Lessig was walking across the road in a dark-colored Halloween costume when he was struck by an SUV traveling southbound, near East Avenue.  The SUV driver is identified as Michael Boyd.  Boyd told police that he did not see the teenager prior to the collision.  Skyler was pronounced dead at the scene by officials with Bay County emergency rescue.  The crash took place just after 7:30 pm.

Police in Panama City are still investigating the accident.  There is no word if charges will be filed at this time. 

Approximately two pedestrians are killed each day in crashes reported across our state.  When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the injuries are typically severe and, in many cases, even fatal.  Our thoughts go out to the family of Skyler Lessig in this tragic crash.  The loss of a child in a traffic accident is extremely saddening for all involved.

If you or a loved one have been hurt in a pedestrian crash that was not your fault, the Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law can help you receive compensation for your injuries.  Our attorneys are proven and battle-tested in all types of Florida personal injury cases.  We have helped injured accident victims since 1988.  For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal. 

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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