Jacksonville, FL (February 27, 2023) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene of a fatal pedestrian collision on Sunday, February 26th. The accident took place around 7:40 p.m. on the Arlington Expressway near Cesery Boulevard. 

According to officials, the victim tried to cross the eastbound lanes of the Expressway when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle. The pedestrian died at the crash scene as a result of his injuries. The driver of the car was not injured in the collision. There were no other vehicles or individuals involved. Traffic was diverted, causing heavy delays in the area. Motorists were advised to avoid the scene and to find an alternate route of travel if possible. 

The crash remains under investigation. No further information has been released.

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable victims on our roadways. A pedestrian has no protection from the impact of an accident and is extremely likely to be seriously hurt or killed when they are struck by a vehicle. Last year, more than 500 pedestrians lost their lives in Florida traffic accidents. Many of these victims were hurt or killed when they were involved in a crash with a negligent driver.

We would like to offer our condolences to the victim's family following this deadly Jacksonville pedestrian accident.

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.

Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources. Information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention, and we will make adjustments. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.