Vero Beach, FL (January 11, 2020) - A woman from Vero Beach is dead following a hit-and-run crash in Indian River County. The crash was reported around 1:15 a.m on Oslo Road near Citrus Spring Boulevard.
According to reports, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was walking along Oslo Road when she was struck by a vehicle that was traveling westbound in the left travel lane. The woman died as a result of the accident. Her identity has not been revealed at this time. The vehicle did not stop after the crash and no information has been released regarding the vehicle description or the identity of the victim.
The crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Our condolences go out to the victim who lost her life in this tragic Vero Beach hit-and-run.
Hit-and-run accidents are an epidemic in our state, with approximately 100,000 of these crashes reported annually. This accounts for approximately 25 percent of all reported accidents. In many cases, hit-and-run collisions leave victims with serious injuries that can be life-altering.
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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