HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident in Hernando County Monday morning.
A report by the Hernando Sun states that the incident happened at the intersection of US-41 and Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill. According to the FHP, a woman was walking eastbound across US-41 shortly before 7 a.m. when she entered the path of a northbound Toyota Tacoma pickup truck and was hit by the vehicle.
The woman, a 40-year-old St. Petersburg resident, died after being taken to an area hospital. The pickup truck driver was a 25-year-old man from Brooksville.
If you or a loved one were injured after being struck by a vehicle, contact the experienced team of Hernando County Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton. Our dedicated injury lawyers will fight hard on your behalf to get you the justice and compensation you are entitled to. Contact Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.