Seminole, FL – Update: Michael Gravino Fatally Hit at Starkey Rd & Park Blvd

Last updated Wednesday, December 21st, 2022

Seminole, FL (August 30, 2022) – Local authorities have released the identity of the man who was killed in a pedestrian crash in Seminole on Friday, August 26.

Local reports revealed that 85-year-old Michael Gravino was headed west to east on Starkey Raod near Park Boulevard. At around 6 a.m., Gravino was hit by a 2015 GMC pickup truck driven by 27-year-old Kenderrick Pearson. Gravino suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Michael Gravino at this time.

Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Florida

Accidents involving pedestrians are becoming more common across the nation. There were 4,280 pedestrian fatalities in the US in 2010, which is a decrease from 5,585 in 1995. That is a 23% decline. Similar to this, from 84,000 in 1995 to 70,000 in 2010, there were 17% fewer pedestrian injuries.

Accidents involving pedestrians are more likely to cause serious injuries and property damage. You are not protected from a motor vehicle accident, and even a low-speed collision might knock you to the ground or force you to scale the top of the vehicle. Catastrophic injuries, severe emotional distress, and significant financial losses can all arise from this.

To protect your legal rights following a pedestrian collision in Florida, you will require legal counsel. Our legal staff is dedicated to getting you the results you deserve. They can look into the facts of the accident, assess how it has affected your life, and fight for you to get fair compensation both in and out of court.

A Seminole pedestrian accident attorney will help you with every part of your case or claim if a family member dies as a result of injuries they sustained in an automobile accident. Working with a wrongful death lawyer with expertise is crucial. The attorneys at Rebein Law have for a long time offered assistance to people who have lost a loved one in a devastating auto accident. Call 813-305-7285 to speak with Attorney Paul Rebein about how we might be able to assist you.

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this post is to inform our readers about the dangers of driving and to provide information for people who are injured in an accident in Florida. This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information provided is intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.