Deltona, FL (February 25, 2021) - A 31-year-old man from Deltona was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Wednesday night. The crash happened around 9:30 p..m. on North Normandy Boulevard near the intersection with Merrimac Street.

According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, John Ramos was standing on the roadway holding a skateboard when he was hit by a 2015 Nissan Rogue that was traveling southbound on Normandy Boulevard. Ramos was airlifted to Central Florida Regional Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The driver and a passenger in the Rogue were not hurt in the collision.

An investigation is ongoing at this time. Charges are pending the results of toxicology tests. There is no further information available.

There are thousands of pedestrian accidents that take place each year across Florida. While not all of these accidents will result in injuries, many of them do. A Florida pedestrian crash can be a life-altering event for victims and can lead to injuries that can take weeks and months to heal. The cause of each pedestrian crash must be carefully investigated in order to determine who should be held responsible for the accident.

We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes for a complete recovery to the victim of this pedestrian accident in Deltona.

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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