Volusia County, FL (July 28, 2020) - A 67-year-old man from DeLand was killed in a pedestrian accident in Volusia County on Sunday, July 26th. The crash took place just after 10:30 p.m. on State Road 472 near the intersection with U.S. Highway 17-92.

According to reports from the scene, the pedestrian was walking on the right-hand shoulder of the roadway when he was hit by a 21-year-old man from Deltona. The victim was taken to AdventHealth Orange City where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver was not hurt in the accident. Neither the pedestrian nor the driver was identified by authorities. There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed.

A crash investigation remains ongoing at this time. There is no additional information available. 

Pedestrian accidents in Florida can cause devastating and life-altering consequences. Over 75% of all pedestrians who are involved in crashes in our state will suffer some type of injury in the crash with many requiring hospital care and extensive medical treatment. These accidents happen every day and are often caused by reckless and negligent drivers who operate without regard for the safety of others. Each Florida pedestrian crash must be carefully investigated in order to determine responsibility for the accident.

Our most sincere condolences are with the victim's family in the aftermath of this Volusia County pedestrian crash. 

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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