Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — A pre-dawn collision Wednesday claimed the life of a senior citizen, according to WTSP.
The fatal incident unfolded at the intersection of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and SR-56 in Pasco County, just north of Tampa Bay.
Authorities report that a pedestrian in her late 60s attempted to cross a busy intersection against the signal. A compact sedan, operated by a young adult motorist, struck the woman as she entered the roadway.
First responders rushed the critically injured pedestrian to a nearby trauma center, where medical staff later pronounced her deceased.
The driver, a local resident in her mid-20s, remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Was your loved one the victim of a fatal pedestrian wreck in Tampa? If the collision was caused by someone else, you might be able to recover compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and more. Our Miami pedestrian accident attorneys can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529 for a case evaluation free of charge.