Pompano Beach, FL (February 11, 2021) - A woman was killed following a crash on I-95 in Pompano Beach. The crash happened around 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11th.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman, who is from Virginia, suffered a flat tire while traveling on I-95. After stopping and exiting her vehicle, the woman tried to cross I-95. As she was crossing the road, she was hit by a pickup truck near Copans Road around 4:00 a.m. The pickup truck driver was identified as a 37-year-old man from Fort Lauderdale. The woman, who has not been identified, died after being taken to Broward Health North for treatment.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash at this time. There is no further information available. 

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, more than 3,000 people lost their lives in Florida car accidents in 2019. While this number may seem high, it helps to underscore some of the dangers that are facing drivers on our roadways. Given the prevalence of negligent drivers in our state, all motorists should exercise care and caution in order to lower their risk of being involved in a life-changing crash.

We would like to offer our condolences to the victim's family following this car accident in Pompano Beach.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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