Volusia County, FL (August 26, 2018) - A pedestrian is dead following a collision with a vehicle on Saturday in Volusia County. Around 8:40 pm, Florida Highway Patrol troopers received a call referencing an injured pedestrian on U.S. 1 near Destiny Drive.
When police arrived, they found the pedestrian lying near the roadway at the scene. The pedestrian was pronounced dead from their injuries.
At this time, no other details have been released as police have not shared the name or age of the person killed. They have also not said how they believe the accident took place. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Pedestrian accidents happen far too often. Annually, over 10,000 pedestrians are killed in crashes. The causes for pedestrian related accidents vary, but generally include the following:
- Driver inattention
- Pedestrian inattention
- Failure to yield at stop signs and crosswalks
- Speeding
- Impairment of either the driver or the pedestrian
The cause of a pedestrian accident must be closely examined. In Florida, a pedestrian may recover for their injuries if they were not at fault or substantially at fault for causing the crash. Such personal injury cases are based on the fact that the negligence of a driver resulted in injuries to an innocent victim. An injured pedestrian has two years from the date of the accident to bring a formal legal claim for injuries.
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a pedestrian accident, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law can help. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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