St. Petersburg, FL (July 26, 2018) – The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident that happened in St. Petersburg. The incident took place on Gandy Boulevard this morning.
A spokesperson for FHP said that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle this morning at the intersection of Gandy Boulevard and Poplar Street North. Part of the roadway was closed down for the investigation, which caused traffic on the roadway.
Names have not yet been released but police continue their investigation at this time.
There is a reportable auto accident every 92 seconds in Florida. Many of these incidents end in pedestrian injuries and fatalities. In fact, crashes involving pedestrians take the lives of 2 people every day across the state. Our condolences are with you if you have lost somebody close to you in one of these serious accidents.
We want to work for you every step of the way when it comes to your claim. This means keeping you updated so that you can make informed decisions about your case and guiding you through every step. We understand the impact from these accidents and moments of grief. Call us today at Rubenstein Law for more information.
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