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Pinellas Park, FL (December 21, 2018) - A 60-year-old man from Largo has been identified as the victim in a fatal pedestrian crash that took place on Wednesday, December 19th.
According to police, Thomas J. Mercurio was attempting to cross Park Street walking northbound. As he stepped off a median and into the westbound lanes of traffic, he was struck by a 2014 Hyundai. Mercurio was revived in the ambulance on the way to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. He survived for two days until he died today at the hospital.
Police continue to investigate the crash. The driver has not been identified as at this time. Officials say that speed was not a factor but no further information has been released.
We would like to extend our thoughts to the family of Thomas Mercurio following this tragic pedestrian accident in Pinellas Park. We know how heartbreaking it is to lose a family member to a traffic accident.
Sadly, approximately two fatal pedestrian crashes will be reported each day in Florida. Many pedestrian crashes occur as a result of driver negligence, including distraction, impairment, and speeding or reckless driving. The cause of each pedestrian accident must be carefully examined to determine fault. When the driver is at fault, an injured pedestrian has a legal right to recover compensation for their injuries and pain and suffering.
The Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law stand ready to assist you in the aftermath of a serious pedestrian accident. If you or a loved one have been injured, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal for a free consultation.
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