Pedestrian Accident

November 13, 2024

News: Elderly woman fatally struck by vehicle on Southwest 80th Avenue

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OCALA, FL – A pedestrian accident in Marion County Friday night claimed the life of an elderly woman, according to the Ocala StarBanner.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the 77-year-old victim was attempting to cross near the 6600 block of Southwest 80th Avenue from east to west when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was struck by a southbound Subaru Outback SUV driven by a 74-year-old man.

The woman, who lived nearby, was pronounced dead at 9:48 p.m. The driver, who also lived in the area and was headed home, stopped and stayed at the scene. The driver and his 76-year-old wife who was his passenger were not injured.

October 22, 2024

News: Man, 74, fatally struck by car while walking across U.S. 441

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SUMMERFIELD, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a pedestrian fatality in Marion County Saturday morning, WKMG reports.

The FHP said a pedestrian was trying to walk across U.S. 441 near Summerfield when the incident happened at about 6:45 a.m. The victim, a 74-year-old man from Sebring, was struck and killed by a Kia Forte going southbound near SE 173rd Street. The vehicle ended up on the shoulder of the roadway.

The woman driving the Kia was not injured in the collision.

October 21, 2024

News: Woman, 38, dies of injuries after being struck by vehicle in Ocala

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OCALA, FL – A woman has passed away from injuries suffered when she was hit by a vehicle in Ocala earlier this month, reports the Ocala StarBanner.

The incident occurred Oct. 4 in the area of State Road 200 and Southwest 46th Court at about 1115 p.m. The victim was identified as 38-year-old Sheriko Hiroko Johnson of Jacksonville.

According to police, Johnson had been involved in a crash earlier that day on Interstate 75 and had been treated and released from HCA Florida West Marion Hospital for treatment.

August 14, 2024

Back to School Safety Checklist | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton

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It is that time of year again – the kids are all heading back to school. Right about this time is when family life gets hectic, but it is important to take the time to review – and share with your kids – some key safety tips that can keep them safe throughout the school year.

Tips for Transportation Safety

Children must take the necessary safety precautions whether they walk, ride their bicycles, or take the bus to and from school. To ensure that your child gets to school safely, consider the following suggestions:

July 31, 2024

News: Man walking in Lake County struck and killed by pickup truck

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LAKE COUNTY, FL – State troopers are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred in Lake County early Monday morning.

According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, a man was walking on Lake Mack Drive near Evergreen Drive when the incident took place at 5:01 a.m.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the pedestrian was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup truck going north on Lake Mack Drive. He died after being taken to Advent Health DeLand. The victim, a 51-year-old man from DeLand, was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision.

July 29, 2024

News: Woman, 66, dies after being struck by vehicle in Wesley Chapel

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WESLEY CHAPEL, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol released details of a pedestrian fatality that occurred in Pasco County on Wednesday morning.

WTSP reports the victim was a 66-year-old woman from Zephyrhills. She was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in Wesley Chapel shortly before 6 a.m.

According to the FHP, the pedestrian was walking eastbound when she reportedly stepped off the median and entered the path of a northbound Toyota Corolla driven by a 25-year-old woman from Tampa.

July 24, 2024

News: Man dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver in Ocklawaha

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OCKLAWAHA, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol and Marion County emergency crews were dispatched to a pedestrian fatality in Ocklawaha on Monday night, according to the Ocala StarBanner.

Investigators determined that a man was lying down in the eastbound lane of East County Road 25 near Bay Road when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. The victim, a 71-year-old man from Ocklawaha, was found dead at the scene shortly before 10 p.m. His name was not immediately released.

Family members told the FHP they did not know why the man was at that location, or where he was heading.

July 17, 2024

News: Woman using walker on Old Dixie Highway struck by hit-and-run driver

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HUDSON, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who struck a pedestrian in Pasco County Friday night, reports Fox 13.

The FHP said a woman using a walker was on Old Dixie Highway near Hudson Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. when she was hit by a vehicle heading southbound. The victim, a 67-year-old Hudson resident, was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital.

The driver left the scene of the crash in a vehicle believed to be a 2010-2011 Mazda. Anyone with further information regarding the hit-and-run was asked to contact the FHP or Crime Stoppers.

June 28, 2024

News: Woman, 70, dies after being hit by vehicle on Interstate 75

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PASCO COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that killed a pedestrian on Interstate 75 Wednesday afternoon.

A report by Pasco News Online states that a Honda Pilot was stopped along the shoulder of I-75 near milepost 294 in Pasco County, and the driver was outside the vehicle.

According to the FHP’s investigation, a 67-year-old Leesburg man was driving a Ford F-350 north on I-75 and tried to change from the center lane to the outside lanes. When he noticed the Honda Pilot, he tried to move back into the center lane but struck the woman outside the Honda. The victim, a 70-year-old resident of Ozark, Alabama, was pronounced dead at the scene.

June 3, 2024

News: Woman fatally struck by truck on Maricamp Road in Marion County

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MARION COUNTY, FL – Authorities responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident in Marion County on Friday morning.

According to the Ocala StarBanner, the collision occurred along Maricamp Road at about 5:30 a.m. A woman was struck and killed by a work truck going east on the roadway. No details were released on the victim’s identity.

The Florida Highway Patrol and Marion County Sheriff’s Office handled the crash response and investigation. The incident closed off a stretch of Maricamp Road, with traffic diverted onto Spring Lake Road and Emerald Road.