Ocoee, FL (January 4, 2021) - A skateboarder was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Ocoee on Sunday, January 3rd. The crash took place around 9:05 p.m. on Silver Star Road.
According to police, the skateboarder was near the intersection of Silver Star Road and 1st Street when he was hit by a vehicle. Rescue crews rushed him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. He has been described as an adult male but his identity has not otherwise been released at this time. The vehicle driver fled the scene following the crash and is still at-large at this time.
Anyone who has any information on the accident is asked to contact the Ocoee Police Department at 407-905-3160. No additional information is available at this time.
Hit-and-run accidents in Florida take place on a daily basis. According to the most recent statistics, there were about 105,000 reported hit-and-run crashes in our state in 2019. This number accounts for approximately 20% of all reported crashes in Florida. Hit-and-run accidents often leave innocent victims with serious injuries and, in the worst-case scenario, can be fatal.
We would like to offer our condolences to the victim's family following this tragic incident in Ocoee.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 or personal injury that are 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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