St. Johns County, FL (September 20, 2018) - A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Thursday morning, September 20th. The crash happened in St. Johns County around 3;50 am.
Florida Highway Patrol reports that a pedestrian was walking along the roadway at US 1 and Palencia Village Drive when the crash occurred. The victim was struck by a Toyota Tacoma and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not identified the victim at this time.
There is no word on how this crash occurred or whether the driver will face charges. An investigation into the accident remains ongoing.
Pedestrian accidents take place every day on Florida streets and highway. Many pedestrian crashes occur at night, along poorly lit roadways. Pedestrian crashes also occur frequently on highways and other areas where there are not dedicated places for pedestrians to walk, such as crosswalks and traffic signals.
We will have to await further details before determining who should be held responsible for this tragic crash. Our thoughts are with the victims family during this difficult time.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian accident we are here to help. Our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law fight hard for the rights of innocent pedestrians who have been injured in a collision. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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