Port Orange, FL (July 30, 2020) – Around 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday night, July 28, a man was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident on a Port Orange highway.
The crash, according to police, took place in the northbound lanes of I-95 headed toward the Ormond Beach area when the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that a 93-year-old man from Pompano Beach got out of his vehicle, which was disabled in the left travel lane of I-95. He was suddenly struck by a 23-year-old Palm Coast woman who did not stop in time.
The pedestrian was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. The female driver was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Police claim that the woman struck the pedestrian, as well as his disabled vehicle when she was unable to stop.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
In just one recent year, over 470 pedestrian fatalities occurred in the entire state of Florida. Pedestrian accidents account for approximately 20% of fatal accidents within the entire state. Pedestrian accidents are some of the most catastrophic accidents on our roads that lead to some of the most extensive harm. Suffering the loss of a loved one might be one of the most tragic things that you have been forced to endure. If you have lost someone you love in an unexpected pedestrian accident, you might wonder what options are available for you.
Florida pedestrian accidents are vastly preventable. If you have lost someone in one of these accidents, you and your family have options available to receive compensation from a liable party. An experienced attorney can help you hold a party liable and help you gather evidence in your claim so that you can prove another individual is at fault for the loss of your loved one. The aftermath of a fatal accident can be incredibly devastating to those who suffer these losses. Grieving family members have the right to speak with a wrongful death attorney in Florida about the future of their Florida personal injury claim.
Our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Vaughan Law Group are dedicated to helping families in need after an accident that was not the fault of their loved one. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling emotionally and financially after an accident. You may find that you are eligible for a wide array of damages including medical expenses, lost income, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. These damages will help you move forward as you grieve so that you and your family members can get back on your feet. Many family members find that it is nearly impossible to bring a claim on their own, which is why you should have a resourceful wrongful death attorney on your side. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney at (407) 648-1426 for more information on your options moving forward.
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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.
