Titusville, FL (September 7, 2018) - The pedestrian who was struck and killed in a Wednesday crash in Titusville has been identified.
The initial incident occurred around 11:00 pm on SR 50. That is when police report that a pedestrian was walking in the eastbound lane near the median of SR 50. A vehicle driven by 26 year old Michael Catalano struck the pedestrian while he was walking. The pedestrian died from injuries sustained in the crash. Catalano initially fled the scene but then returned to call law enforcement.
The deceased pedestrian is identified as 24 year old Andrew Thomas-Richards of West Palm Beach. Police say that alcohol did not play a role in the accident. The crash and surrounding circumstances are still under investigation.
Nearly 10,000 pedestrians were hurt in crashes last year. Each pedestrian accident is different and requires close and careful examination of the circumstances surrounding the accident. Several questions about this crash remain unanswered. We do not know if the pedestrian was in a crosswalk at the time of the collision. We also do not know if other factors such as speed or distraction played a role. A full police investigation is needed to uncover the facts of this pedestrian crash.
At Rubenstein Law, we know how devastating pedestrian accidents can be. If you or a loved one have been injured in a Florida pedestrian crash, help is just a call away. For a free consultation, call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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