Seffner, FL (October 4, 2018) - A pedestrian died while crossing US 92 in Seffner on Thursday, October 4th. The incident took place around 7:00 am near Parsons Avenue.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 68-year-old man was walking on US 92 when he stepped into the path of an oncoming Honda Civic. The Civic was operated by 42-year-old Rebecca L. Welsh-Jaques. The man died at the scene of the accident. He has not been identified at this time pending notification of next of kin.
There is no word on whether the driver will face any charges. No further information is available.
Florida has high numbers of pedestrian incidents. In the first half of 2016, nearly 300 people were struck by vehicles. This number puts our state near the top of the nationwide numbers in terms of pedestrian accidents.
With pedestrian-related accidents on the rise, it is important for drivers to keep in mind that they must always be aware and alert to their surroundings while driving. A moment of distraction can lead to an accident with irreversible consequences. Pedestrians must also be mindful of drivers and ensure that they only cross streets and highways when it is safe to do so. Pedestrians should walk as far away from the roadway as possible.
Further investigation will reveal the ultimate cause of this crash. In the meantime, we sincerely hope for the victim to have a full recovery from his injuries.
At Rubenstein Law, our pedestrian accident attorneys can help when you have been hurt in a crash that was not your fault. To discuss your case with one of our attorneys, give us a call 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 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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