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Pembroke Pines, FL (October 30, 2018) - A woman from Pembroke Pines died after she was struck by a vehicle while standing in her front yard. The accident happened in the 8600 block of Northwest 11th Street on Monday, October 29th.
Around 11:45 am, the Pembroke Pines Police Department responded to a call for assistance at the location. Officers say that 81-year-old Lidia Laurencio crashed into a parked car while pulling out of a driveway. The resulting collision caused a chain reaction of events that eventually let to Laurencio's car striking a tree before traveling into a nearby yard. While in the yard, Laurencio struck 84-year-old Elizabeth Cal who was doing landscaping work at the time. Cal was rushed to Memorial Regional Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Laurencio was cooperative with police on scene. An investigation is ongoing and it is not clear whether charges will be filed at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the family of Elizabeth Cal in this tragic accident in Pembroke Pines. This crash illustrates the fact that car accidents can happen at any time and anywhere. While certain safety measures can be taken, some crashes are simply unavoidable.
Fatal accidents occur approximately every 3 hours in Florida. When a loved one has been an innocent victim, the surviving family often wonders what can be done next. The Florida wrongful death attorneys at Rubenstein Law can advise you on your legal rights and pursue any claims that you may have due to the negligence of another person.
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