Boynton Beach, FL (November 20, 2021) - Police responded to the scene after two cars struck and killed a man as he crossed North Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach on Friday, November 19th.
Officials said the 59-year-old unidentified male was crossing North Congress Avenue, between West Boynton Beach Boulevard and Old Boynton Road when the driver of a 2016 Lexus hit him.
After the victim was struck, he landed in the roadway where the driver of a 2013 Kia Sorento ran him over.
He died at the scene.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Florida sees more pedestrian accidents than most other states in the U.S. Several hundred victims are killed in these kinds of accidents every year due to the negligent actions of others.
In 2020, approximately 708 pedestrians died in fatal pedestrian accidents caused by careless drivers. These accidents increase in frequency every year due to the growing number of drivers who are not paying attention to their surroundings.
Losing somebody you love in an avoidable pedestrian accident is one of the most traumatic events you can endure. If your family member was killed by a careless driver, you should seek professional legal advice right away.
Our Boynton Beach pedestrian accident attorneys have your best interests in mind. As you are mourning the loss of a relative, you may also be wondering how you will afford to pay things like their outstanding medical bills and cover their funeral costs.
If you would like to learn about the legal options available to you, reach out to one of our wrongful death attorneys in Boynton Beach for a free review of your case.
Boynton Beach Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Our accident attorneys at Eggnatz | Pascucci are here to help you move forward after you have lost someone you love in a fatal pedestrian accident. Our attorneys will stand by your side as you navigate the legal system for the first time.
We will assist you along the often problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of financial damages. We believe that you should never have to stand alone after a fatal pedestrian accident that is not your fault.
Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Florida at (954) 505-8224 for more information on what options are available for you.
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