Winter Park, FL (April 30, 2020) – According to authorities, a 77-year-old woman was struck and killed in a pedestrian crash at a Winter Park intersection.
The accident took place on Tuesday evening, April 28, around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Orlando Avenue and West Morse Boulevard.
The victim who was struck by the vehicle was identified as Margaret Bachus. She succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the accident.
It is believed that the driver stayed at the scene but their contact information is not yet known. 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
Fatal collisions occur every single day in Florida. Many of these accidents occur when a driver partakes in negligent acts including distracted driving, speeding, fatigue, and more. Between the years 2008 and 2017, approximately 5,433 pedestrians lose their lives in fatal collisions. Family members might wonder how they can move forward after they have lost somebody they love in a Florida pedestrian accident. It is crucial that they speak with a wrongful death attorney immediately following a collision.
Our Florida personal injury attorneys at Vaughan Law Group believe that family members are entitled to certain damages after a collision has taken place. We are passionate about protecting the rights of victims or their families and will help you work toward reimbursement for a wide array of losses. Please contact an attorney in your time of need for more information at (407) 648-1426.
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