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Tarpon Springs, FL (September 19, 2018) - A man riding in a wheelchair died in a crash that occurred on Monday, September 17th in Tarpon Springs. Around 11:35 pm, the Tarpon Springs Police Department was called to the scene of a crash at US Highway 19 and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The crash involved multiple vehicles and a pedestrian.
Police say that 58-year-old Jon Pendleton was crossing US 19 in a wheelchair when he was struck by 23-year-old Scott McCullough. Pendleton was thrown from his wheelchair in the collision. A 2013 Volkswagen driven by Stevan Ramirez ran over Pendleton while he was lying in the roadway. Pendleton was transported to Florida Hospital of North Pinellas where he was pronounced dead.
The Tarpon Springs Police Department is still investigating the crash and anyone with information is urged to call Officer Robert Gamez at 727-938-2849.
Pedestrian crashes claim, on average, two lives per day in Florida. Last year, there were over 10,000 reported pedestrian crashes. A pedestrian is especially vulnerable while on busy roadways at nighttime hours, as in this accident. A pedestrian who uses the road at night should take certain safety precautions, including walking in only well-lighted areas, carrying a flashlight or other illuminating device and remaining far enough off the roadway to avoid being struck by a vehicle. At this time, there is not enough information available to determine whether the drivers or pedestrian might be at fault for this pedestrian's death. A continuing police investigation will provide additional answers.
If you are hurt in a pedestrian accident, you are likely facing painful injuries and an uncertain future. Fortunately, there is hope. The Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law will work tirelessly to make sure you are fairly compensated following a pedestrian accident that was not your fault. If we can help you, call us today for a free consultation, 1-800 FL-Legal.
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