Orange City, FL (November 28, 2020) - A man from Deltona was killed in a car accident that took place in Orange City on Friday, November 27th. The crash took place around 11:00 p.m. in the 400 block of Courtland Boulevard.

According to reports, Craig Richardson was walking in the northbound lanes of Courtland when he was hit by a four-door Toyota sedan. Rescue workers arrived at the scene and provided aid to Richardson but he ultimately died at the accident scene. The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Richardson's dog was also killed in the crash.

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is investigating the accident. There is no word on whether any charges are expected.

Pedestrian accidents in Florida occur multiple times each day. These accidents are often serious in nature and frequently result in serious injuries and death for the victims. On average, pedestrian accidents in Florida claim the lives of about two people per day. Sadly, many innocent victims are killed in these crashes when they come into contact with negligent drivers.

We wish to offer our thoughts and condolences to the victim's family following this tragic pedestrian accident in Orange City.

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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