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SUMTER COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that killed a newspaper delivery man in Sumter County, reports WESH.
The incident happened on Oak Bend Place in The Villages, where the 76-year-old man was delivering newspapers in his Chrysler van Sunday morning at about 5:45 a.m. According to the FHP, he stopped and got out of the van, but the vehicle was not placed in park and it began rolling.
The delivery man was struck by the open door of the vehicle and was knocked to the ground. The victim, a resident of Martinez, Georgia, suffered fatal injuries.
His name was not immediately released.
If you were injured or lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident, contact the Sumter County car accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton to discuss your legal options. We can help you pursue compensation for your medical bills and other expenses you have incurred. To schedule a free initial consultation where we can review your case, you can reach out to us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.