Volusia County, FL (August 2, 2018) – Florida Highway Patrol has been investigating a bicycle hit-and-run accident that took place on Wednesday morning. Police now believe they have located the vehicle that struck the 72-year-old man, ending his life.
Troopers discovered a 2005 Chevy Tahoe with front-end damage approximately two miles from the crash site. A woman driving the vehicle struck the man, identified as Pedro Perez, around 5:15 a.m. as he was crossing near Enterprise Road.
Troopers received various tips from those who said they located the vehicle in a local neighborhood. One woman identified who might have been in the car at the time but told troopers that she wouldn’t speak to them without a lawyer present.
The crash is still under investigation and charges are pending at this time.
Crashes involving pedestrians are grave matters and are only increasing on our roads. In fact, statistics show that two pedestrians will lose their lives on Florida streets every year. Many of these accidents are preventable.
We extend our sincerest condolences to you if you are a pedestrian who has been injured or a family member of a pedestrian who lost their life in an accident. The moments and weeks following an accident can be a stressful time for you or a loved one. These accidents typically occur on what started as a typical day, and suddenly life as you know it is permanently altered. Let us help, call us today at Rubenstein Law.
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