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Seminole, FL (December 9, 2018) - A 57-year-old woman was killed in a pedestrian crash on Seminole Boulevard. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the incident happened around 7:00 pm on Friday, December 7th.
Felicia Jean Wilkerson of St. Petersburg was crossing Seminole Boulevard when she was struck by a 2001 Honda CRV near 61st Avenue North. According to reports, Wilkerson was not walking in a crosswalk or other marked area when she was struck. The lighting in the area was dim at the time. The driver, 43-year-old Alejandro Cruz Perez, remained on scene and spoke with police following the crash.
An investigation is ongoing. Officials say that neither speed nor impairment were contributing factors.
Over 10,000 pedestrians will suffer injuries in crashes with vehicles this year. Of those, a great majority will be seriously hurt in the accident. Pedestrians are a very vulnerable group, especially in Florida where we are consistently among the top five states in pedestrian crash fatalities.
Pedestrian accidents happen for many reasons, including:
- Speeding
- Distraction
- Impairment
- Failure to Yield
- Reckless Driving
- Pedestrian Error
While the exact cause of each crash must be carefully determined, you could have rights if you were injured in a Florida pedestrian crash that was not your fault. At Rubenstein Law, our attorneys can help you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
We offer free consultations to all Florida accident victims. To speak with us, please call 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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