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St. Petersburg, FL (May 26, 2019) - A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday, May 25th. The crash happened on Central Avenue.
According to officials, the pedestrian was attempting to cross Central Avenue from south to north when she was struck by a Nissan Pathfinder. The pedestrian, who been identified only as a 43-year-old woman, was taken to Palms of Pasadena Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver has not been identified at this time and there is no information on whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk or other marked area.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Our condolences go out to the family of the pedestrian killed in this crash in St. Petersburg.
There are approximately two pedestrian fatalities per day reported 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 reason whether the driver was responsible for the pedestrian's death.
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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