Miami, FL (October 5, 2018) - A pedestrian crash on Friday, October 5th left an 8 year old hospitalized in Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade Police responded to the scene at Southwest 57th Street near Southwest 112th Street. When they arrived, they discovered that the girl had been struck by a vehicle close to the intersection. The girl, who has not been identified, was transported to Kendall Regional Medical Center. She was reported to be conscious upon leaving the scene, but there is no word on the extent of her injuries.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene. There is no additional information available at this time.
Being injured in a car accident can turn your life upside down. A reportable car accident occurs approximately every 92 seconds in Florida and many accidents lead to serious or even fatal consequences.
The details of this accident are sketchy at this time. However, we, unfortunately, know that a child was killed in the collision. Police will continue to investigate the crash and will ultimately determine who should be held responsible.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a Florida car accident, our attorneys can help. At Rubenstein Law, we take pride in assisting injured accident victims and the families of those killed due to the negligence of others. We will fight for the compensation you deserve. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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