Sarasota, FL (March 30, 2020) - A 63-year-old pedestrian lost her life in a crash that took place in Sarasota on Monday. The crash was reported at approximately 1:15 p.m. at the intersection of McIntosh and Oak View Roads.
Police say that Nelly Valdieso was walking northbound on McIntosh when she was hit by a box truck. Valdieso died at the scene. The driver of the box truck was not immediately identified and no other injuries were reported. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
There are no additional details available. The Florida Highway Patrol is looking into the accident.
Serious pedestrian accidents happen every day, multiple times per day across our state. Pedestrian accidents are caused by a variety of reasons, including distracted driving, impaired driving, and drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians. Regardless of the cause, a negligent driver can cause a catastrophic impact in a matter of seconds.
Our condolences go out to the family of Nelly Valdieso.
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