Venice, FL (March 13, 2020) - An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed in a crash that took place in Venice on Thursday, March 12th. The crash happened on Nokomis Avenue.
According to reports, Sally Boerschel was walking in a crosswalk on Nokomis Avenue when she was hit by a Ford Transit van driven by 32-year-old Corey L. Wyant. The van was making a left turn when it struck Boerscherl. Rescue workers rushed her to Sarasota Memorial Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
The crash remains under investigation and officers have not said if any charges will be filed.
Our condolences go out to the family of Sally Boerschel during this time.
Florida pedestrian crashes claim the lives of two people per day, on average. A pedestrian crash is usually a very devastating event for the victim and their family. Pedestrians are frequently killed or injured when they come into contact with negligent drivers who fail to yield the right of way or are otherwise inattentive and cause devastating crashes.
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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