Citrus County Injury Attorney Blog
A 17-year-old Citrus High student and football player passed away Sunday from his injuries suffered after being struck by an SUV while he was walking on a Floral City-area roadway.
According to FHP, the teen and another 17-year-old female were walking east on East Stage Coach Trail at about 8:42 p.m. on Saturday, and were approaching the intersection with South Pleasant Grove Road.
The deceased was walking on the eastbound lane of East Stage Coach Trail, while the female was walking on the grass along the roadways’ southern shoulder, FHP’s report shows.
At the same time, a 37-year-old woman and her passenger, a 9-year-old girl, were in a Chevrolet Suburban that was traveling east on East Stage Coach Trail, nearing the teens, who the woman failed to notice.
The woman’s Suburban collided with the deceased, who paramedics transported to Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson, where he died Sunday afternoon.
No one else was injured, but charges are pending, according to FHP.
A simple walk can turn into a tragic life-changing event if an SUV strikes you. Pedestrians hit by motor vehicles have the same rights as anyone else injured in an automobile accident. Any time a driver’s negligence results in injuries or death to a pedestrian, the pedestrian and/or their surviving family members are entitled to financial compensation for the suffering.
Just like other car crashes, pedestrians injured due to a negligent driver, are entitled to recover the cost of medical bills, lost earnings, and pain, suffering, and disability damages. In wrongful death cases, certain family members are generally entitled to damages for the loss of their loved one.
If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed in a pedestrian accident in Citrus County, our Citrus County Auto Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton are here to help. Call us today at 352-726-0078 or contact us online for a free consultation to learn more about your rights.