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Zephyrhills, FL (March 11, 2019) - A 51-year-old pedestrian lost his life in a crash that took place over the weekend. Police responded to US-301, near Vinson Avenue, around 7:30 p.m. in reference to a vehicle-pedestrian collision.
When police arrived, they discovered that 44-year-old John Motzer was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Venture in the northbound lanes of the highway. At the same time, Terry Putz was walking across the same lanes in the westbound direction when Motzer's vehicle collided with Putz. Putz was rushed to AdventHealth Zephyrhills, where, sadly, he succumbed to his injuries. Motzer was not injured in the crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating and charges may be pending, according to reports.
We would like to take this time to offer our sympathies to the family of Terry Putz. When you have lost a loved one in a traffic accident, you may feel angry, helpless, and alone. There is nothing that can prepare you for facing the day where your loved one is not there. This is especially true if your loved one was taken suddenly and inexplicably by another person's negligence.
In this situation, Florida wrongful death law may apply and allow you to recover compensation for your loss. At Rubenstein Law, we have assisted injured Floridians and their families since 1988, helping them to gain compensation that they need during rough times. To speak with one our skilled and qualified Florida wrongful death attorneys, please contact us 24/7 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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