Seminole, FL (August 29, 2021) - A pedestrian was killed in an accident that happened on Saturday night in Seminole. The collision took place around 11:30 p.m. in the 5300 block of Seminole Boulevard.
According to a report from the scene, 46-year-old Brian Thomas was traveling southbound on Seminole Boulevard when struck 44-year-old Nole Karcher. Karcher was walking his bicycle across the street when he was struck. Karcher died at the crash scene. Following an investigation, Thomas was arrested for DUI. It is also believed that speed played a role in the accident.
No additional details have been released at this time.
Each year, more than 500 people are killed in Florida pedestrian accidents. A pedestrian crash in Seminole takes place very suddenly and unexpectedly and can leave victims with devastating injuries. When a Seminole pedestrian accident takes place, authorities must carefully investigate the accident in order to determine the cause and who should be held responsible.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim's family following this tragic Seminole pedestrian crash.
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