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Port Richey, FL (March 14, 2019) - A 94-year-old man on a motorized scooter died after he was struck by a vehicle on Little Road, near Fox Hollow Drive on Thursday, March 14th.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Nicholas Sacripante was riding the scooter across Little Road when he was struck by a car driven by a 21-year-old woman. Sacripante suffered catastrophic injuries and died at the scene of the crash. The woman remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Police have not released her identity at this time.
There was no immediate word on whether any charges are expected. No additional details were released.
A reportable crash occurs approximately every 92 seconds in Florida. Many crashes are caused by drivers who fail to follow traffic laws. In this case, no additional details have been released regarding the cause of the accident. We will have to wait for the release of the final police report in order to determine who may be at fault for this crash. In the meantime, our thoughts are with the family of Nicholas Sacripante.
If you or a loved one have been the victim of another driver’s negligence, there is help available. At Rubenstein Law, we have helped thousands of injured accident victims get back on their feet. Call us today for your free consultation at 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 ack by a car driven by a 21-year-old woman. 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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