Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
A pedestrian was hit and killed Tuesday evening while crossing Hillsborough Avenue.
The crash occurred around 7 p.m. east of Orient Road.
Troopers said the 31-year-old man from Jacksonville walked into the path of a Chevy pickup truck and was hit.
The pedestrian died at the scene.
According to the report, no charges are pending at this time.
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Florida ranked number two overall in the number of total pedestrian deaths in 2017. Florida is also the fifth worst for pedestrian deaths when the rankings were adjusted for population.
The total number of Floridians hit by cars increased from 2016 to 2017: 299 pedestrians were hit from January through June of 2016, compared to 303 in 2017. Per 100,000 people, Florida came in fifth, behind Arizona, New Mexico, Delaware, and Louisiana. Florida’s ranking of 1.43 deaths was only 0.05 points behind number two New Mexico (0.48).
While these statistics are alarming, they also show just how vulnerable pedestrians are to cars sharing the roadway. Pedestrian accidents can easily result in catastrophic injuries such as paralysis, broken bones, permanent disability and even death. Our Tampa Bay Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton routinely help pedestrian accident victims receive compensation for the pain and suffering they have experienced in addition to compensation for medical bills, disability, lost wages and wrongful death of a family member.
If you or someone you love has been harmed in a pedestrian accident in the Tampa Bay area, please let us help. Call us today at 813-221-3200 or contact us online for a free consultation.