Hollywood, FL (October 23, 2020) - A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Hollywood. The crash took place on Friday, October 23rd along Hollywood Boulevard near I-95.

The Hollywood Police Department, along with rescue workers, were called to the crash scene. According to police, the pedestrian was walking near the roadway during rush hour traffic when he was hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the crash scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash caused major traffic backups near the scene and motorists were advised to find alternate routes of travel.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. There is no further information available. 

In recent years, Florida has ranked at or near the top of national statistics for the number of serious and fatal pedestrian crashes in our state. A Florida pedestrian accident is a life-changing event with catastrophic consequences. Injuries from a pedestrian crash can include head trauma, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and death in the worst-case scenario. Sadly, in many instances, the pedestrian will not be at fault for the crash. 

We would like to extend our thoughts to the victim of this pedestrian 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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