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Suwannee County, FL (December 20, 2018) - A 16-year-old boy is dead after being hit by a car in Suwannee County on Thursday, December 20th.
According to authorities with the Florida Highway Patrol, Caleb Bryson Underwood was walking eastbound of 76th Street when he was struck by a Dodge Charger. The Charger was also traveling eastbound at the time of the crash. The accident took place just before 7:00 am near the intersection with 165th Road. The driver remained on scene following the crash.
An investigation into the accident is still ongoing. Charges are pending at this time, according to troopers. No further information is available.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of Caleb Underwood in this tragic accident. On average, two pedestrians per day are killed in crashes across our state. By their nature, pedestrian accidents tend to involve severe and catastrophic injuries. Where a driver is negligent and their negligence leads to injuries, a pedestrian has a legal right to recover compensation.
At Rubenstein Law, we proudly assist pedestrians who have been injured by the negligence of drivers. We have skilled and experienced Florida pedestrian accident attorneys and are standing by waiting to assist you. To speak with one of our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys, please call us today 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.
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