Hollywood, FL (September 19, 2020) - A man was killed in a pedestrian crash that took place in Broward County on Friday, September 18th. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of I-95 near Hollywood Boulevard.

According to reports, a driver was traveling southbound when he ran over a male pedestrian. The Florida Highway Patrol and rescue crews responded to the scene but were unable to save the pedestrian's life. The man's identity has not been released at this time and the driver of the vehicle has also not been identified. The crash caused the southbound lanes of the roadway to be closed while police investigated at the scene.

There is no additional information available at this time.

A pedestrian accident in Florida is normally a very serious incident. According to statistics, more than 75% of all Florida pedestrian accidents result in injuries, with about 50% of victims suffering injuries requiring prolonged hospitalization. Each pedestrian crash must be carefully investigated in order to determine who should be held responsible.

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

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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