Tallahassee, FL (August 20, 2018) - A pedestrian was hurt while walking Friday night in Tallahassee. According to initial reports, the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of East Park Avenue and Meeting Street Drive. The crash took place around 11:15 pm. Authorities identified the pedestrian as Jonathan Daniels. Daniels was treated on scene by emergency responders. There is no word on the extent of his injuries, although they are not believed to be life-threatening. Daniels was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Tallahassee police are still looking for the hit-and-run driver. No information has been provided regarding the driver. There is no word on a vehicle description.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the injured pedestrian in this case. Last year in Florida, approximately 10,000 pedestrians were hurt in crashes involving vehicles. 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 help injured pedestrians on a daily basis. Our firm has skilled and experienced attorneys and staff waiting to assist you. To speak with one of our Florida injury attorneys regarding your pedestrian accident case, 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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