Hendry County, FL (February 27, 2021) - A 58-year-old man from Labelle was killed in a pedestrian crash in Hendry County early Saturday morning. The incident took place around 12:30 a.m on State Road 29, just north of E Road.

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene. According to a report from troopers, the unidentified man was walking in the southbound lane when he was hit by a pickup truck driven by a 32-year-old man from Felda. The pedestrian died at the scene. The pickup truck driver and two juvenile passengers were not hurt in the accident. 

There is no information on potential charges at this time. No further information is available.

Car accidents in Florida take place about once every 90 seconds. A Florida car accident can result in life-changing and catastrophic injuries. The effect of the collision can linger for months and even years following the crash. Unfortunately, many of these accidents cause injuries to innocent victims who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the pedestrian's family following this tragic crash in Hendry County. 

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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