Plant City, FL (August 30, 2019) - A woman from Plant City who died in a pedestrian crash this week has been identified by police. The crash took place on Wednesday, August 28th along Interstate 4.
Officers say that 29-year-old Zenaida Edith Lucena was walking eastbound near milepost 13 and standing near a light-colored sedan. As she walked away from the sedan, she attempted to cross the highway. As she was crossing, Lucena was hit by a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500. Lucena suffered critical injuries and died at the scene of the collision. The driver of the Ram was not identified and it is not believed that anyone else was injured in the accident.
Police are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at (813) 558-1800.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of the pedestrian who was killed in this tragic crash in Plant City. Fatal accidents regularly occur in Florida, as a fatal crash is reported about once every three hours. Each year, many innocent victims will lose their lives at the hands of a negligent driver.
Under Florida law, the next-of-kin may be entitled to bring a wrongful death lawsuit to obtain compensation on behalf of their deceased loved one. In a wrongful death claim, there are several types of compensation available to help ease the financial burdens during a difficult and emotional time in your life. The skilled Florida wrongful death attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here to walk with you every step of the way.
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