In Tallahassee, a pedestrian was struck that led to severe injuries. The Tallahassee Police Department responded to the incident around 11:35 p.m. near 1635 West Tennessee Street to find that a pedestrian was struck. The pedestrian was struck on Sunday night by the other vehicle.
The pedestrian was struck while walking along Tennessee Street. The driver who struck him remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
The pedestrian, at this time, is in stable condition and is expected to recover from the injuries.
There are approximately 400,000 accidents involving vehicles every year in Florida, with pedestrian accidents happening a few times a week and bringing devastating results to many. In fact, crashes involving pedestrians take the lives of two people in Florida every day. Many of these incidents are preventable.
To those who have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, we offer our most sincere condolences. The moments following a pedestrian accident can be both scary and overwhelming. Protect yourself and give us a call to get started on your case at Rubenstein Law.
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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