Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
LEESBURG, FL – Police said an elderly pedestrian was killed in an accident in Leesburg on Christmas night.
WKMG reports the victim was identified as 80-year-old Gladys Lopez. She was walking across the intersection of Dixie Avenue and Euclid Avenue when the incident took place at about 7:44 p.m.
According to investigators, Lopez was struck by a Kia sedan going east on Dixie Avenue in the right lane, then was hit again by another eastbound vehicle, a Hyundai sedan. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The two drivers involved have been identified by police, though there was no immediate word on whether any charges would be filed in the case.
At Whittel & Melton, our team of experienced Lake County Pedestrian Accident Attorneys is here to help you if or a loved one have been the victim of a pedestrian accident. We handle all the details of your case and fight for fair compensation so that you can leave the worry to us and focus on recovering. Contact Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.