Hillsborough County, FL (August 20, 2020) - A 17-year-old girl was killed in a pedestrian accident that took place in Hillsborough County on Wednesday, August 19th. The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-75 near milepost 240.

According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, the girl was walking near the travel lanes when she was struck by an unidentified vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene shortly after the crash. Troopers believe that the vehicle is a tractor-trailer. The girl was pronounced dead at the crash scene. 

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

Hit-and-run crashes in Florida continue to be a worsening problem. Last year, there were about 105,000 hit-and-run accidents reported throughout our state. These crashes accounted for nearly 25% of all total motor vehicle crashes. Many hit-and-run accidents result in serious injuries or even death to their victims. Drivers often flee the scene of a crash knowing that their negligent actions have led to a bad outcome for the victim.

We offer our thoughts to the victim's family following this tragic accident in Hillsborough County. 

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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