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St. Petersburg, FL - Man in Wheelchair Struck, Injured While Crossing the Street

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

St. Petersburg, FL (November 6, 2018) - A man riding in a motorized wheelchair suffered injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street on Monday, November 5th.

The incident took place around 6:15 pm when the man attempted to cross 34th Street North.  At the same time, a pickup truck struck the man as he made his way into the street.  The man has been identified only as a 64-year-old.  He was sent to the hospital in critical condition.  The driver of the truck remained on scene while police investigated.  The road at 34th Street was closed while the crash remained under investigation.  

There is no further word at this time and no information on whether the pickup truck driver will be charged.

Each year, over 10,000 pedestrians are hurt in traffic-related incidents. Crossing the road is one of the most dangerous and vulnerable times for a pedestrian.  Pedestrians crossing the road must make sure that they are clear of all oncoming traffic and that they have carefully observed the scene before attempting to cross.  If possible, a pedestrian should use a crosswalk or other marked area where available.  

Similarly, drivers, must always be aware of pedestrians at intersections, even if no crosswalk is present.  Drivers have a legal duty to drive safely and to ensure that they are not negligent.  When a driver's negligence results in injuries to a pedestrian, the driver can be held civilly responsible for the losses sustained by the pedestrian.

A Florida pedestrian accident is a very serious event.  The long-term consequences can be very real depending on the nature of the accident and injuries sustained. If you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian crash, do not take a chance with inexperienced representation.  The Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law know what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve.  For a free consultation, call us at 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.

Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments

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