St. Petersburg, FL (November 29, 2019) - An 8-year-old girl suffered critical injuries in a crash that took place on 16th Street South in St. Petersburg. The crash occurred on Wednesday, November 27th.
According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, the girl was standing in the median near the intersection with Ninth Avenue when she was struck by an unidentified vehicle. The driver of the car remained at the scene following the crash. Rescue workers rushed the young victim to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. She was listed in critical condition upon her arrival. The victim has not been identified at this time and it is unclear if charges will be filed. Police have ruled out alcohol as a factor in the collision.
No further details are available.
According to NHTSA, a reportable accident occurs about every 92 seconds in Florida. With this high frequency of car accidents, no one on or near the roadway is ever truly safe from being involved in a crash. Both drivers and pedestrians alike should take careful precautions to minimize their risk of being the victim of an injury accident. Police will continue to investigate this incident. In the meantime, we hope that the young girl who was seriously hurt will make a complete recovery.
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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