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Southwest Miami-Dade, FL (February 22, 2019) - A pedestrian was killed in a crash that took place near Southwest 142nd Avenue and 88th Street around 6:00 a.m. on Friday, February 22nd, according to authorities.
Responding to the crash scene, Florida Highway Patrol troopers say that the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle as she tried to cross Kendall Drive and unfortunately died at the crash scene. Troopers have not identified her at this time, pending family notification. The eastbound lanes of Kendall Drive were closed while officers investigated.
No further information was immediately available.
Our warmest thoughts go out to the family and friends of the unidentified victim who lost their life in this terrible accident.
There are approximately two pedestrian fatalities reported per day in Florida. Unfortunately, many pedestrian crashes tend to involve serious injury to pedestrians. Pedestrian crashes occur for a variety of reasons, including driver distraction, impairment, and reckless driving. Police will continue to investigate this crash to determine the cause.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a pedestrian crash in our state, the Florida pedestrian accident attorneys here at Rubenstein Law can help. We have assisted injured Floridians for over three decades and have the skills and experience to help you get the compensation you need. For your free consultation, please call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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