Citra, FL (August 6, 2020) - A 21-year-old from Citra was killed in a pedestrian crash on Thursday, August 6th. The crash took place on Northeast 30th Court near the intersection with 164th Lane.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the victim was walking on Northeast 30th Court when they were struck by Ford F-250 truck driven by a 65-year-old Citra resident. The crash was reported around 6:10 a.m. The unidentified pedestrian was later pronounced dead at the crash scene. The driver of the truck remained on scene and cooperated with the police investigation. The driver has not been identified by authorities.

There is no word on whether charges are expected at this time. No further details are available. 

Pedestrian accidents in Florida result in approximately 700 deaths per year across our state. On average about two fatal pedestrian crashes are reported every day. Well over half of all pedestrians who are involved in an accident will sustain injuries that require medical treatment and often will suffer serious injuries. The effects of a pedestrian crash can be very devastating and often have long-term consequences.

Our condolences are with the victim's family following this tragic accident in Citra. 

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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