Pasco County, FL (October 14, 2018) A man suffered fatal injuries following a pedestrian accident on U.S. 19 on Saturday, October 13. The Tarpon Springs man was crossing the road outside of a designated marked crosswalk when he was struck by a pickup truck. The accident occurred around 9:40 p.m. that evening near Trouble Creek Road in Pasco County.
The 50-year-old victim, whose name has not yet been released, died at the scene.
The vehicle has been identified as a 2000 Toyota Tundra driven by 31-year-old Stephen A. Sadowski of Zephyrhillis. The driver remained at the scene following the accident and an investigation is ongoing.
Especially at night, pedestrians can be difficult to see and often go unnoticed, a trend that’s causes of 10,000 pedestrian-related injuries a year, some of which are fatal. For the families and friends of the victims, these accidents can lead to substantial medical bills in addition to the pain and suffering of the families. The experienced Florida pedestrian accident attorney’s at Rubenstein Law are here to defend your rights or the rights of your loved one following a pedestrian accident.
If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident in Florida, call our experienced car accident attorneys at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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