Tallahassee, FL (September 27, 2018) – The Florida Highway Patrol reported an accident that resulted in the injury of a 17-year-old girl from Crawfordville on Wednesday, September 26. According to officials from the FHP, the girl was struck by a car at Wakulla County school bus stop. The accident took place on State Road 363 in the vicinity of Myrick Road at approximately 6:15 a.m.
As per the crash report, Kenneth Anthony Nichols, 33, of Tallahassee, was heading north on State Route 363 when for reasons that are currently unknown, he lost control of his vehicle. Nichols swerved to the right before striking a ditch and becoming airborne.
The front end of Nichols’ car crashed into a vehicle that was parked on the side of the roadway, as well as the teenage girl who was about to board a school bus at the stop. Medical personnel responded to the scene and promptly transported the victim to a nearby hospital. The girls’ injuries have been classified as moderate at this time.
Reports stated that Nichols was not injured during the crash but he has been charged with reckless driving. No further information has been made available. Authorities are actively conducting an investigation into this collision.
Motor vehicle collisions involving bystanders and pedestrians take the lives of two people every day on average. While not all Florida accidents involving a pedestrian are fatal, most result in some form of injury that can leave victims and their families financially and emotionally devastated.
Our most heartfelt sympathies and compassion are extended to the victim and her family as they deal with the aftermath of this accident. If you or a loved one have been injured in a Florida car or pedestrian accident, let our experienced Florida accident attorneys assist you during this overwhelming time. We at Rubenstein Law are for you 24/7, nights and weekends, so please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-800-FL-LEGAL now.
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