Englewood, FL (November 30, 2020) - An 18-year-old was killed in a pedestrian accident in Englewood on Sunday, November 29th. The accident occurred around 8:50 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 28-year-old was driving a 2018 Dodge Ram northbound on I-75 when the driver struck an 18-year-old pedestrian who was attempting to cross the road. The driver remained at the scene following the accident and told police that he did not see the pedestrian and was attempting to avoid slow traffic when the collision occurred. The pedestrian, who has not been identified, was rushed to Tampa General Hospital where he later died from his injuries. The truck driver was not hurt in the accident.

The crash remains under investigation by the FHP at this time. There is no further information available.

Florida ranks at or near the top of national statistics as one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians. Each year, more than 500 people are killed in pedestrian crashes in Florida and thousands more are seriously injured. A Florida pedestrian accident must be closely investigated in order to determine the cause. Many of these crashes are the result of negligent driving behaviors such as speeding, distraction, reckless driving, and impairment.

We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the victim's family following this fatal pedestrian accident in Englewood.

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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