Cocoa, FL (October 11, 2020) - A woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident near Cocoa on Saturday, October 10th. The crash happened sometime after midnight on U.S. 1 near Gloria Avenue.

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene after the crash occurred. According to police, the woman was walking northbound on U.S. 1 when she was hit from behind by a vehicle. The woman was thrown into a ditch after impact. The driver of the vehicle fled the crash scene before the police could arrive. The unidentified woman was pronounced dead at the scene by rescue crews. 

The FHP is still investigating the accident at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact troopers at 407-737-2213. No additional details are available at this time.

A Florida car accident can be a devastating and life-changing event, both for the victim as well as their family. In cases of fatal crashes, there is nothing more heartbreaking than the loss of a family member. Last year, more than 3,000 people lost their lives in traffic accidents in Florida, many of them innocent victims who were killed by the careless and reckless actions of other motorists.

We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the victim's family following this tragic crash in Cocoa. 

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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