Summerfield, FL (June 13, 2020) – Around 8:50 p.m. on Thursday night, June 11, a man was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident on CR-475 in Summerfield.
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that a 32-year-old man from Summerfield was driving his pickup headed north on the highway when he struck two adult men and a 9-year-old boy. The three were outside their vehicle and inspecting a flat tire.
One of the victims who was struck, a 31-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The other man suffered from serious injuries and the boy suffered from minor injuries.
A passenger in the vehicle, identified as a 34-year-old man from Summerfield, was not injured.
The investigation into the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Between the years 2008 and 2017, approximately 5,400 pedestrians lost their lives in fatal accidents due to the negligence of others. Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads, which means that they are prone to catastrophic injuries and fatalities in many cases. If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal pedestrian accident, it is important that you speak with a Florida wrongful death attorney immediately.
Our personal injury attorneys at Vaughan Law Group have assisted numerous families on their path toward compensation following fatal accidents. We understand how overwhelming it can be to face the grief of the accident as you navigate the legal system and work toward compensation. If you have lost somebody you love in an accident that was due to the fault of another party, it is important that you contact an accident attorney in Florida at (407) 648-1426 for more information.
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