Vero Beach, FL (March 9, 2021) - A pedestrian suffered serious injuries following a crash in Vero Beach on Sunday. The collision was reported around 7:00 p.m. on U.S. 1.
According to the Vero Beach Police Department, the man was crossing the roadway when he was hit by a vehicle traveling eastbound. The man was thrown onto the car and eventually landed in the roadway. He sustained several broken bones and was taken to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital for treatment. The driver fled the scene following the accident and has not been located at this time. The identity of the pedestrian has not been released.
An investigation is ongoing at this time. No further information is available.
Florida pedestrian accidents take place multiple times each day. Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable accident victims and are far more likely to suffer serious and incapacitating injuries than other types of motorists involved in an accident. Many pedestrian accidents in Florida are caused by negligent drivers, resulting in catastrophic consequences for innocent victims.
Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian following this Vero Beach crash. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
1-800-FL-LEGAL
Available 24 Hours / 7 Days a WeekIn Marion County, a truck-related accident took place involving a deputy. The Marion County deputy was in his patrol vehicle when he crashed into a truck trailer early this morning. The Florida Highway Patrol was called to investigate. Read more
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one-vehicle crash on County Road 555 Friday evening. The crash took place around 5:00 pm. According to Polk County Public Information Officer Scott Wilder, the vehicle involved was a red Kia sedan. The Kia was traveling northbound on C.R. 555 when it failed to negotiate a curve. The car then traveled off the roadway and hit a utility pole. Read more
Best law firm across Florida. Amy | Tampa Client | March 2018View all testimonials
