Pasco County, FL (August 9, 2020) - A woman in a wheelchair was seriously hurt after being hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross State Road 52 in Pasco County. The crash occurred around 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 8th.

According to investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol, the 45-year-old woman from Land O' Lakes attempted to cross the road when she was hit by a sedan driven by a 19-year-old woman. The victim was rushed to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. There is no word on her condition at this time. Troopers have not identified either the victim or the sedan driver. Officials remained at the scene for several hours following the accident. Motorists in the area were advised to use caution and to find an alternate route if possible.

There is no word on whether the driver will be charged. No further information is available at this time.

Florida pedestrian accidents take place every day, multiple times per day. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to being hurt or killed in accidents. According to statistics, approximately 75% of pedestrian accidents result in a visit to the hospital for the injured victim. A Florida pedestrian crash can present very complicated questions of liability and these crashes must be carefully investigated by authorities in order to determine who should be held responsible.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim in this crash in Pasco County. We hope for her complete recovery. 

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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