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Oakland Park, FL (August 17, 2021) – Around 8:45 a.m. on Monday morning, August 16, a fatal pedestrian accident occurred in Oakland Park involving a train.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened on the train tracks around the area of West Prospect Boulevard and Powerline Road. A Tri-Rail train was traveling in the area when it collided with a pedestrian who was crossing the tracks due to unknown reasons.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately called to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian, who has not yet been formally identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The area was blocked off for a period of time as police worked to clear the scene. Photographs showed a body covered with a yellow tarp for some time.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Pedestrians are some of the most at-risk parties on our roads, which means that they are more likely to become seriously injured or even killed in the event of an accident. Every year, hundreds of lives are lost due to fatal accidents in Florida involving pedestrians. Between the years 2010 and 2019, approximately 1,675 pedestrians were killed in fatal accidents, and many others were seriously injured. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one in a pedestrian accident, you and your family may be feeling helpless and alone. It is crucial that you have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side during these difficult times.
It is never easy to face the loss of a loved one whose life has been taken too soon in a pedestrian accident. Because pedestrians have no protection from harm, drivers are supposed to watch out for these parties at all times so that these horrific accidents can be prevented. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that continue to pile up against you and your family. Facing these losses can leave you in a difficult and complex situation that you are not prepared for. You should be prepared to speak with a Florida wrongful death attorney who can help you every step of the way after a fatal accident. See our proven track record of success representing those who have lost loved ones in pedestrian accidents at www.justiceearned.com.
Our attorneys at Eggnatz | Pascucci are here to help you and your family after you have faced enormous losses in a pedestrian accident. We will stand by your side every step of the way as you navigate the legal system for the first time, providing you with the resources you need to be successful in your claim. Our attorneys will assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects such as medical expenses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Florida at (954) 505-8224 for more information on how we can assist you and your family at this time.
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