Port St. Lucie, FL (September 16, 2020) - A 9-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being hit by a van in Port St. Lucie on Wednesday. The crash happened around 4:45 p.m. in the 3100 block of SW Savona Road.

According to Sgt. Keith Boham of the Port St. Lucie Police Department, the child was walking on a sidewalk when he stepped into the road and was hit by a 2008 Dodge Sprinter van. The St. Lucie County Fire Rescue transported the boy to a local hospital with significant injuries. The driver remained at the scene following the crash and cooperated with police investigators.

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

Florida pedestrian accidents take place multiple times per day. In fact, there are thousands of injuries attributable to pedestrian accidents each year. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to being hurt when they are involved in a crash. Drivers should always remember to pay attention to the roadway, especially at night and in poorly-lit areas in order to avoid a catastrophic accident.

We wish to extend our thoughts to the young victim and his family following this pedestrian crash in Port St. Lucie. 

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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