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St. Johns County, FL (October 28, 2018) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal pedestrian crash in St. Johns County on Saturday, October 27th.
Troopers responded to the crash at Ponte Vedra Boulevard late Saturday night. When they arrived, they discovered a pedestrian that had been struck by a car. The pedestrian dead from their injuries. Police have not released many details surrounding this crash, including how the crash occurred and whether the driver remained on scene following the accident. The identity of the pedestrian has also been withheld at this time.
Traffic in the area was affected by the crash and had to be rerouted as the road was temporarily closed for police investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
Florida is a dangerous place for pedestrians. Statistics indicate that our state is at the very top of the rankings when it comes to fatal pedestrian-related crashes. Each year, over 500 Floridians are killed in pedestrian accidents.
In a pedestrian crash, investigators must first determine how the crash occurred. Police will determine whether the crash was avoidable and if the driver should be held responsible for negligent actions which led to the collision. In this case, ongoing investigation will reveal whether the driver was at fault for the accident.
We know how serious pedestrian accidents can be. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys assist those who have been hurt by the negligence of drivers on our roadways. We offer free consultations to accident victims. To speak with us any time, 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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