Pasco County, FL (October 21, 2018) - An 87-year-old man was struck by a vehicle and killed while trying to cross State Road 52 on Saturday, October 20th.
Daniel William Troy, of Port Richey, tried to cross the road around 5:49 pm. While crossing, he was struck by a 2015 Ford Escape. The driver of the Escape has been identified as 25-year-old Christa Nicole Hood. Troy suffered critical injuries after being struck. He was transported to Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point where he later died from his injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. There is no word on whether charges will be filed in connection with the accident.
There were almost 10,000 reported injuries in pedestrian crashes last year. Each pedestrian crash must be closely analyzed to determine how it took place and who is at fault for the crash. Police consider several factors such as whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk at the time of the crash, whether the crash could have been avoided by the driver and whether any traffic laws were violated in the moments leading up to the collision.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a Florida pedestrian accident, the law may offer a remedy. For a free case evaluation with a Florida pedestrian accident attorney, give us a call today at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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