Charlotte County, FL (September 17, 2020) - A man was killed in a pedestrian accident along I-75 in Charlotte County. The crash took place around 4:00 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 161.

Police arrived on the scene shortly after the accident took place. According to a report from the scene, the pedestrian was walking in a northbound lane when he was hit by a car. The pedestrian was then struck by a second vehicle. Rescue crews pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. His identity has not been released at this time. There were no additional injuries reported.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. No additional information is available. 

Florida pedestrian accidents result in about two deaths per day across our state. A pedestrian accident in Florida can have life-changing impacts on victims and their families. Sadly, many pedestrians are killed every year due to the actions of other motorists.

We wish to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim following this Charlotte County pedestrian crash. 

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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