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Pinellas County, FL (December 16, 2018) - A female pedestrian sustained critical injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in Pinellas County on Saturday, December 15th. The crash happened just after 7:00 pm on 66th Street North near 54th Avenue.
The woman, who has not been identified, was struck by a 1986 Toyota driven by 22-year-old Cole Wesley Knapp. She was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg with critical injuries. There is no further update on her condition.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident. Charges are pending at this time, according to authorities. No additional information is available.
Approximately 10,000 people will be injured this year in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians are an extremely vulnerable group and most accidents involving pedestrians will lead to serious injuries or even death in the most catastrophic cases.
A pedestrian crash must be closely investigated to determine how it occurred. Authorities will take pictures of the crash scene and will perform a reconstruction of the events as they occurred. Innocent pedestrians who are hurt due to the negligence of drivers will have a legal claim for compensation.
If you have been hurt following a Florida pedestrian accident, the attorneys at Rubenstein Law will fight zealously to protect your rights. For over 30 years, we have assisted those injured by negligent drivers. If we can help you, give us a call any time for a free consultation. 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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