Daytona Beach, FL (June 22, 2020) – Around 1:16 a.m. on Saturday morning, June 20, a fatal pedestrian accident took place at a Daytona Beach intersection.
The Daytona Beach Police Department responded to the scene of the accident, which took place at the intersection of Mason Avenue and North Beach Street when a man was struck by a vehicle.
Police confirmed that the man, identified only as a local 23-year-old, was lying in the median around the area of the intersection. He tragically succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Authorities believe that the man was attempting to cross the roadway on foot when the vehicle struck him. It is not known if the vehicle remained at the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation is currently ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Pedestrians are some of the most at-risk victims on Florida roads. Between the years 2008 and 2017, it is estimated that approximately 5,400 pedestrians were killed in serious accidents due to the reckless acts of others. Losing somebody you love in one of these accidents can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. This is why it is important that you immediately speak with a wrongful death attorney after an accident that took a loved one from you.
At Vaughan Law Group, our personal injury attorneys have assisted those in need who have suffered traumatic losses in an accident. We will help you gain compensation for a wide array of aspects like medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. We understand how overwhelming it can be to lose someone you love. Please contact a Florida pedestrian accident attorney at (407) 648-1426 for more information on how we can help you.
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Disclaimer: At Vaughan Law Group, our attorneys wish to provide useful information to families who have found themselves in similar situations after an accident. We would also like to honor victims who have received injuries or have lost their lives in Florida accidents. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
