Citrus County Injury Attorney Blog
A 24-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit and run Friday night in Citrus County.
The crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. at W. Southern Street and S. Fairlane Terrace.
Troopers said the woman was walking along the outer roadway edge, eastbound in the westbound lane along West Southern Street.
A vehicle traveling westbound on W. Southern St. struck the pedestrian and fled the scene, according to reports.
The woman was airlifted to an area hospital and later died from her injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at 813-631-4020.
If someone you love has been killed in a pedestrian or hit and run accident, you may not know where to turn next. Our Citrus County Wrongful Death Lawyers at Whittel & Melton work hard to protect the rights of pedestrians in hit and run accidents. We are ready to help you understand your options today.
One of the major concerns in hit and run and pedestrian accidents is insurance coverage. Most of these cases involve a pedestrian who has been struck by a negligent party without insurance coverage.
If your loved one was taken from you unexpectedly in a pedestrian hit and run accident, you may feel like you have nowhere to turn. We will help you navigate the challenges of a wrongful death case, and make sure your rights are protected from the start of your claim to its finish.
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