Cocoa, FL (October 21, 2020) – Around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, October 20, a fatal pedestrian crash took place in Cocoa.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident took place at the intersection of Clearlake Road and Atkinson Street. A 39-year-old Cocoa woman was on the roadway when she was suddenly struck and run over by an SUV. Another vehicle then struck her and fled the scene.
The pedestrian was initially transported to the hospital for treatment of her injuries but succumbed to those injuries at the hospital.
The party driving the SUV was identified as a 36-year-old woman from Cocoa. She stopped at the scene of the accident. Police confirmed that the other unidentified driver was in a white sedan with tinted windows. Neither of the parties was allegedly injured.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Pedestrian accidents are some of the most severe accidents on our roads that are capable of causing some of the most extensive harm. This is due to the fact that, when up against motor vehicles or any other large type of vehicle, pedestrians have no protection from harm. According to recent statistics, approximately 20% of fatal accidents were identified as pedestrian-related collisions. Every year, hundreds of victims lose their lives in Florida pedestrian accidents. These accidents are most prevalent in our state, which means that drivers are always supposed to pay close attention to the roads around them.
Losing a loved one in a Florida pedestrian accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever endured in your family. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down when you receive the call that someone you love has been taken from you as a result of an accident. Many families wonder how they will afford to keep up with a pile of bills as they grieve the loss of their loved one. It is essential that you have help by your side every step of the way. You and your family should always speak with a Florida wrongful death attorney in your time of need.
At Vaughan Law Group, our accident attorneys have the resources necessary to assist you after you have suffered financial and emotional losses due to a fatal pedestrian accident. We understand how overwhelmed you and your loved ones may be feeling and offer our help to you in your time of need. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for losses such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, funeral costs, and so much more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Florida at (407) 648-1426 to find out how we can help you in your time of need.
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