Miami, FL (August 29, 2020) - A pedestrian was killed in a crash that took place in Miami on Friday, August 28th, on U.S. 1, near Southwest 63rd Street.

Based on reports from the scene, the pedestrian was walking southbound on U.S. 1 when they were hit by a car. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene until police arrived. The pedestrian suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead by rescue workers. The driver was not hurt in the crash. There is no word on how the accident took place.

An investigation remains ongoing at this time. No further information is available. 

Florida pedestrian accidents, on average, result in about two fatalities per day. Pedestrian crashes in Florida often result in some of the most serious injuries that we see and can often lead to death. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to being killed or injured when they have been involved in a crash. Police will continue to investigate this accident in Miami in order to determine who should be responsible.

Our condolences are with the victim's family during this difficult time. 

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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