Pensacola, FL (July 28, 2018) – A Pensacola woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident on the Gulf Beach Highway. The incident took place in Escambia County. The Florida Highway Patrol investigated the incident.
At the time, one person was traveling eastbound on the Gulf Beach Highway near Atlanta Avenue when they failed to stay within their lane. The vehicle then veered onto the shoulder, which led to the pedestrian accident. A woman named Shannon Stoltz was on the shoulder and was struck.
The driver of the vehicle immediately fled the scene of the accident. Stoltz received serious injuries and was taken to the hospital.
As of now, FHP is still investigating the incident and looking for witnesses.
Our condolences are with you if you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident case and wish to pursue a personal injury claim. After a disastrous accident, many people find they are fighting to their right to compensation for aspects like medical bills, lost wages, and more. Unfortunately, 10,000 pedestrians are injured each year across Florida.
We wish to work for you every step of the way following your catastrophic accident, keeping you updated so you can make informed decisions about your case. Injuries can be overwhelming, but we don’t want you to struggle on your own. Call us today at Rubenstein Law.
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