Sarasota, FL (May 16, 2020) - Authorities responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash in Sarasota on Saturday, May 16th. The crash occurred along US 41 near Laurel Road.
According to officials, a pedestrian was walking near the southbound lanes of US 41 around 6:45 p.m. when they were struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the crash scene. There is no word on what led up to the crash and no other injuries have been reported at this time. Police have not identified the driver and have not said whether any charges are expected.
There is no further information available at this time.
Each year in Florida, about 700 people lose their lives in fatal pedestrian accidents across our state. This equates to approximately two deadly pedestrian accidents every day. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to injury when they are involved in a crash with a vehicle. Both drivers and pedestrians must always ensure that they are following all traffic laws and safety regulations in order to reduce the possibility of a catastrophic event.
Our condolences go out to the family affected by this deadly Sarasota pedestrian crash.
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 after an accident. 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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