Tampa, FL (August 11, 2018) – Tampa Police were called to investigate a serious accident in which a 16-year-old pedestrian was struck on Friday afternoon causing critical injuries.
Police say that the 16-year-old boy, whose name has not yet been released, was attempting to cross Sligh Avenue outside of the crosswalk. As he was traveled northbound across the street, he was struck by a 1992 Honda Accord traveling westbound.
The boy suffered traumatic injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. He remains in critical condition today.
No criminal charges have been filed at this time, but the investigation is ongoing.
Almost 10,000 pedestrians were injured in accident crashes just last year alone. In fact, some of these accidents end in fatalities, with two people losing their lives every day. We want to extend our sincere condolences to you during a difficult time.
The moments and days following an accident can be a scary and overwhelming time for the victim and their family. Let us protect your rights and put our skills and experience to work for you at Rubenstein Law. Call us today for more information 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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