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Sarasota, FL (December 14, 2018) - A 15-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after he was struck while trying to cross a road in Sarasota on Friday, December 14th.
The incident took place in the northbound lanes of Gantt Road, near Cedar Pointe Boulevard around 7:00 am. The Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the crash scene. When troopers arrived, they discovered that 92-year-old Robert Gerald Lane was driving a 2017 Lincoln Continental when the boy ran into the path of the vehicle. The Continental struck the boy, causing serious injuries. The boy was taken by ambulance to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. There is no update on his condition at this time. Lane was uninjured in the accident and was not charged.
There is no further information available.
Our thoughts go out to the young pedestrian who was seriously hurt in this incident in Sarasota. This year, over 10,000 pedestrians will be hurt in traffic accidents. Many pedestrian crashes involve serious injuries to the pedestrian. Statistics indicate that 75% of all pedestrian-related incidents will involve a trip to the emergency room.
When you have been hurt in a Florida pedestrian accident, it is important to seek a trusted and reliable Florida pedestrian accident attorney. At Rubenstein Law, you can turn to us in your time of need. We will stand in your corner and fight for you every step of the way. Our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys can help you take on the insurance company and receive the compensation you need to help you heal following your injury crash.
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