Wesley Chapel, FL – Pedestrian Killed in Bruce B Downs Blvd

Last updated Friday, July 26th, 2024

Wesley Chapel, FL (July 25, 2024) – A fatal motor vehicle accident reported in the Wesley Chapel area on Wednesday, July 24, claimed the life of a 66-year-old woman.

At around 6:00 a.m., a female pedestrian was walking near the intersection of Bruce B Downs Boulevard and Florida State Route 56. As she proceeded through the area, a 25-year-old woman driving a Toyota Corolla collided with the pedestrian. The victim was rushed to a local hospital for emergency care. Authorities confirmed that the pedestrian died from her injuries after arriving. At this time, law enforcement is investigating the incident.

We offer our sympathies to the family of the woman who lost her life in this crash.

Fatal Auto Accidents in Florida

Information derived from recent pedestrian statistical studies shows that in the state of Florida, there is a serious need for increased awareness and improved safety measures concerning pedestrians. Florida is among the top four states in the nation with the most pedestrian deaths, including California, New York, and Texas. Almost half of all reported pedestrian accidents in the United States happen somewhere in these four states.

Walking along busy roads, especially at night, can be extremely dangerous. Even pedestrians who never leave the sidewalk or who only travel close to their homes are at serious risk of being involved in a traffic crash. Pedestrian accidents almost always end up in serious bodily injury that can wreak havoc on the lives of victims.

When you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, it is important to be able to prove who was at fault, especially if you know it was another person. The party responsible for your injuries, as well as their insurance company, have the ability to argue against you, possibly stating you did not act to protect yourself or that you put yourself in harm’s way when your accident happened. A pedestrian crash attorney in Tampa can help you prove your innocence when you are hurt by the actions of another person.

Most of the time, pedestrian crashes in Florida and throughout the United States are the result of some form of negligence. Whether it be driver intoxication, distraction, fatigue, speeding, or another form of negligence, drivers often act carelessly or recklessly and cause serious injury, accidents, or even those that end in death for pedestrians.

If you have recently lost a loved one in a pedestrian crash, contacting a wrongful death attorney in Wesley Chapel as soon as you can is in your best interest. A lawyer can help you get the financial compensation you need to pay for the costs related to your loved one’s accident. Call Attorney Paul Rebein, a skilled and compassionate personal injury attorney who has been in the business of helping crash victims and their family members recover for decades.

You can reach Rebein Law at 813-305-7285 to discuss how we might be able to help you.

Note: This post is based on secondary sources, and our team has not independently verified the details of the accident. If you find any inaccuracies, please contact Rebein Law so we can update the post with the correct information. We will also remove the post upon request.

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.