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St. Petersburg, FL (February 9, 2019) - A woman in St. Petersburg was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Friday, February 8th. The incident happened around 8:15 pm on 4th Street North.
According to the St. Petersburg Police, a Nissan sedan was traveling northbound near Lincoln Circle when the woman walked into the roadway. The front of the Nissan struck the woman and she was thrown into the road. An ambulance arrived on scene and transported the injured victim to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg where she later died from her injuries.
The woman's name has not been released at this time pending family notification. Police have not said whether she was in a crosswalk when she was struck. The Nissan driver remained on scene and cooperated with the police investigation.
Fatal accidents are reported in Florida approximately every three hours. There are many fatal crashes involving pedestrians as Florida routinely ranks near the top of national statistics involving pedestrian-related injuries and deaths. When a pedestrian crash takes place several factors must be examined. Police will look at whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk or marked area, whether the driver was impaired or distracted and whether the driver or the pedestrian failed to yield the right of way before the crash. Ultimately, if the driver was negligent in causing the death of a pedestrian then the driver can be held legally responsible for their actions.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian crash in which you were not at fault you should never walk away from the incident without seeking legal assistance. A Florida pedestrian accident attorney can protect your legal rights and help you obtain compensation in the aftermath of a serious crash.
Our attorneys at Rubenstein Law are standing by 24 hours a day to offer help and assistance. For a free case evaluation, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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