Orlando, FL (October 23, 2020) - A 43-year-old worker was killed in a construction accident that took place in Orlando on Friday. The crash happened around 6:55 a.m. on Poinciana Boulevard.

Police say that the worker was standing in the road near a construction site and directing vehicles to stop. The man was hit by a vehicle in the right-hand lane that did not stop for his signal. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The man's identity has not been released at this time and there were no other injuries reported as a result of the accident.

An investigation is ongoing at this time. No further details are available.

Each day, there are numerous fatal crashes reported in Florida. Those who work in higher-risk areas such as construction can face significant threats to their livelihood as a result of negligent drivers. Drivers who are inattentive or distracted, even for a moment, can cause a crash with irreversible consequences.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of the construction worker who was killed in this crash in Orlando.

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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