St. Lucie County, FL (August 11, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident in St. Lucie County on Tuesday, August 11th. The crash happened around 4:00 a.m. on the Florida's Turnpike.

According to reports from the scene, a pedestrian was walking along the roadway near mile marker 172 when they were struck by a tractor-trailer, according to Lt. Yanko Reyes of the Florida Highway Patrol. The pedestrian, a 41-year-old man from Orem, Utah, was killed in the crash. The truck driver was identified as a 51-year-old man from Debary, Florida. The driver stopped at the scene following the crash.

There is no information on whether any charges are expected at this time. 

We wish to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim's family during this difficult time. 

Last year in Florida, there were reports of more than 700 fatal pedestrian accidents. In addition, thousands more were hurt in pedestrian accidents all throughout our state. Both drivers and pedestrians should always be alert while on the roadway. A Florida pedestrian crash can happen in the blink of an eye and the results can be devastating. Police will continue to investigate this St. Lucie County accident to determine which party was responsible. 

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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