Orlando, FL (March 3, 2023) - A 51-year-old Orlando woman was killed after being hit by a car on Thursday night, March 2nd. The crash happened around 8:50 p.m. on Colonial Drive near County Road 13.

According to a report, the woman attempted to cross Colonial Drive when she was hit by a car that was traveling eastbound. The unidentified woman was pronounced dead at the accident scene. No other injuries were reported as a result of the accident. There is no word on how the collision took place.

An investigation is underway. No additional information is available.

Pedestrian accidents in Florida claim the lives of about 500 victims every year. Many victims of these accidents are hurt or killed when they are hit by a negligent driver. In cases where pedestrians are prominent, many drivers cause the accident by failing to follow basic traffic laws.

We would like to offer our thoughts to the victim's family following this fatal pedestrian crash in Orlando.

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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