St. Petersburg, FL (September 30, 2018) – A stretch of 34th Street South had to be shut down for a period of time Saturday night, September 29, after a woman was struck and killed by a motorist in the area. The fatal accident took place in the vicinity of 34th Street South and 46th Street Avenue South at approximately 8:45 p.m., according to authorities.
Police have stated that a female pedestrian was fatally struck by a Buick sedan that was driving in the area at the time. Emergency medical personnel were immediately called to the scene to assist the woman, however, she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Buick was reported to have remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
The northbound lanes of 34th Street had to be closed down for a preliminary investigation at the scene. The name of the victim has not been released and police are currently investigating the events that caused the fatal collision.
Approximately three pedestrians are killed each month by a motor vehicle in the St. Petersburg area. Florida pedestrian accidents tend to result in catastrophic injury or death, and the life-altering effects of such an accident can be devastating for victims and their loved ones.
We wish to offer our deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathies to the family members and friends of the victim during this tragic time. We at Rubenstein Law understand the desolation that arises after the sudden loss of a loved one, and we are here for you with a fervent passion for holding negligent parties liable for their actions. If you have lost a loved one in a Florida pedestrian or other kind of accident, call us at 1-800-FL-LEGAL and let us put our knowledgeable attorneys to work for you.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage and heartbreak that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large after a serious 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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