Winter Park, FL (March 15, 2020) – This morning, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident at a Winter Park intersection, 15 minutes from Orlando.
The accident allegedly took place at the intersection of Semoran Boulevard and Aloma Avenue. The pedestrian was attempting to cross the street when they were struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
The pedestrian has not yet been identified. Police confirmed that the driver who struck the pedestrian stayed at the scene but they are not yet facing charges.
The investigation into the circumstances of 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
Between the years 2008 and 2017, approximately 5,433 pedestrian fatalities took place within the state of Florida. Florida sees a large number of pedestrian accidents each year, many of which end in fatalities. Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads because of the fact that they have no protection from harm. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one in one of these accidents, you should be prepared to speak with a wrongful death attorney immediately.
Our skilled attorneys at Vaughan Law Group have assisted numerous victims on their path toward compensation after a fatal accident. Family members have a right to recover for aspects like lost wages, medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. If you have lost somebody close to you in an accident, please contact our accident attorneys in Florida at (407) 648-1426 for more information.
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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.
