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St. Augustine, FL (January 13, 2019) - An 87-year-old pedestrian was tragically killed after being struck by a car on Saturday, January 12th in St. Augustine.
Police report that Alwin Hoffman was standing in a lane along State Road 16 and Fortier Road near the Outlet Mall when the collision took place. Hoffman was outside of his vehicle as he had just been involved in a minor traffic crash nearby. For reasons unknown, he had walked away from his vehicle and was standing int he eastbound lanes of SR 16 just before he was struck.
The driver of the other vehicle was identified as 26-year-old Autumn Kinser. Kinser was traveling eastbound when she struck Hoffman.
Troopers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and no further information is currently available.
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alwin Hoffman. Losing a loved one to a fatal Florida traffic accident is devastating and heartbreaking. Police will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Alwin's death and will make a determination as to whether Autumn Kinser was at fault in this collision.
If you have lost a loved one on the streets and highways of our state, you may have legal recourse. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys have over 30 years of experience assisting families who have lost their relative due to someone else's negligence. A wrongful death claim is complicated and should only be handled by an experienced and skilled attorney.
For a free consultation regarding your situation, please contact us any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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