PASCO COUNTY, FL – A pedestrian accident in Pasco County left a woman dead and her teenage son hospitalized, Pasco News Online reports.
The incident happened Sept. 30 on State Road 52 west of Ridgedale Drive. The Florida Highway Patrol said the 33-year-old woman and 15-year-old boy were trying to walk across the roadway from the south shoulder when they entered the path of an eastbound vehicle driven by a 27-year-old man. Both pedestrians were struck.
The woman was pronounced dead after being rushed to an area hospital, while her son was listed in serious condition.
The eastbound lanes of State Road 52 were shut down for the crash investigation.
If you or someone you care for has been harmed in a pedestrian accident in Pasco County, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and other accident-related expenses. Our Pasco County Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton have the skill and experience to get you the full amount of the money you are owed. Contact Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.