Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 6, 2021) – Deputies with the Broward County Sheriff's Office are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 4.
According to Broward police, the accident happened in the 5100 block of North State Road 7 in northern Fort Lauderdale around 2:30 a.m. Deputies say that two people were walking eastbound across State Road 7 when a 2007 BMW traveling northbound struck them. The driver, identified as a 19-year-old male from Tamarac, stayed at the scene to cooperate with authorities.
One of the pedestrians, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. A female pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was taken to Broward Health Medical Center by ambulance. She underwent surgery for her injuries but remains in serious condition.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Broward County, Florida
More pedestrian injuries and fatalities happen in the state of Florida than in many other places throughout the U.S. Between just 2010 and 2019, it was reported that approximately 1,675 pedestrians were killed in fatal accidents throughout Florida and many others were injured as a result. Because pedestrians have no protection from harm when involved in an accident with another party, they are more likely to become seriously injured in an accident. Even when pedestrians abide by all of the rules of the road, a driver could turn their life upside-down in the blink of an eye if they are not paying attention to the roads before them. If you have sustained injuries in one of these accidents, you should have the help of an attorney on your side.
The truth is, Florida pedestrian accidents tend to be so severe that they cause long-term and debilitating injuries to those involved. Some of the most catastrophic injuries that result from these accidents include spinal cord injuries, TBIs, broken bones, organ damage, paralysis, and more. As you work on your physical recovery, you should never have to worry about how you are going to pay the bills that pile up against you. It can be difficult to face the aftermath of a pedestrian accident on your own. Because of this, you should speak with a Florida personal injury attorney who has your best interests in mind
The aftermath of a pedestrian accident can have a huge impact on your life, which is why our attorneys at Eggnatz | Pascucci are here to assist you after a serious accident. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after a pedestrian accident on physical, emotional, and financial levels.
Our attorneys will assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation to cover aspects such as medical bills, lost wages, long-term injuries, mental anguish, and so much more. If you've been involved in one of these devastating accidents or even lost a loved one as a result of the negligent actions of another party, please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Florida at (954) 505-8224 to find out how we can help you in your time of need.
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