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Polk County, FL (February 26, 2019) - A man from Riverview died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 4 on Sunday, February 24th.
21-year-old Matthew Roland Johns was walking along the highway, near mile marker 30, when he was hit by a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The driver of the Rogue was traveling in the westbound lanes when Johns was struck. Johns was pronounced dead at the crash scene. The driver has not been identified.
No additional details were made available and police did not say whether any charges would be filed.
Our sincerest sympathies are with the friends and family of Matthew Johns, and we hope they will be able to find peace during this traumatic time.
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, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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