Sumter County, FL (March 8, 2020) - Two pedestrians lost their lives in a crash that took place on I-75 in Sumter County. The crash happened near mile marker 330 on Saturday, March 7th.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the two pedestrians were walking northbound when they were struck by a car that was also traveling northbound. After the first crash, the pedestrians were hit by three other vehicles. Rescue workers arrived and pronounced both pedestrians dead at the crash scene. The victims have not been identified by authorities and there is no word on whether charges will be filed.
No additional details have been released. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Each day, there are multiple reports of pedestrian accidents in Florida. While several of these reports will not result in catastrophic damage, many of them sadly will. Pedestrian accidents continue to have devastating effects in our state with victims suffering from long-term complications, including permanent injuries and even death. A pedestrian crash is a complicated event, which must be carefully examined by authorities in order to determine who was responsible.
Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased victims in this situation.
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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