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Stuart, FL – One Killed, One Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on U.S. 1

Stuart, FL - One Killed, One Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on U.S. 1

Stuart, FL (June 20, 2021) – One pedestrian was killed and another suffered critical injuries after a crash that took place in Stuart early Sunday morning. The collision happened just after 4:00 a.m. on U.S. Highway 1 near Holly Street.

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the crash. According to troopers, a 28-year-old and a 31-year-old man were attempting to cross the street when they were hit by a pickup truck that was driven by a 30-year-old woman from Stuart. The two men, who were identified as being from Guatemala, were seriously injured in the crash. One of the men was later pronounced dead while the other was treated for serious injuries. The driver stopped on the emergency shoulder of the roadway and remained at the scene.

Police are currently investigating the accident at this time. There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed. No further information is available.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to everyone affected by this fatal pedestrian crash in Stuart. We hope that the injured victim is able to make a complete recovery.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Florida

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were 9,736 reported pedestrian crashes in our state in 2019. From these crashes, 734 fatalities were reported, placing Florida near the top of all national statistics for fatal pedestrian accidents. In addition to the fatalities, there were more than 6,500 reported injuries with more than 1,500 injuries considered to be incapacitating. From these numbers, it is clear that a Florida pedestrian accident can lead to life-changing consequences both for the victim as well as their family. Sadly, many victims of pedestrian accidents in Florida are killed or injured due to the actions of negligent motorists and are not at fault for the crash themselves.

If you or a family member have been affected by a Florida pedestrian crash, you may have valuable legal rights. If your loved one was killed in a crash that was someone else’s fault, it is important to speak with a skilled Florida wrongful death attorney right away. Under Florida law, family members may be entitled to bring a claim for wrongful death to recover compensation for funeral and medical bills, loss of consortium, lost wages, and more. At Boone & Davis Law, we have handled numerous fatal accident claims and we know what it takes to get the job done. From the beginning of your case until the end, we will fight for you every step of the way.

Before you speak to the insurance company or attempt to handle your claim yourself, please give us a call. We have more than 40 years of experience handling all types of accident claims throughout South Florida. From our office in Fort Lauderdale, we serve South Florida residents during their time of greatest need and we can assist you as well.

Our pedestrian accident attorneys are here for you at any time. We will fight to protect your legal rights and will help you receive the compensation that you deserve. To schedule your free consultation, please contact us at the link on our website or give us a call at 954-566-9919.

Note: Our team of writers for Boone & Davis Law utilizes secondary sources in the creation of these posts. These sources include newspaper reports, news stories, police reports, social media posts, and eyewitness accounts of injury accidents that take place in South Florida. The facts in these posts have not been independently verified by members of our writing staff therefore if you see any information that is not correct or is inaccurate, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can correct the information right away.  If you would prefer that the post be removed from our site, let us know and we will do our best to remove the post as promptly as possible.

Disclaimer: We have worked hard to become valued members of our local business community. Our law firm is providing this post for general information purposes. We hope that through awareness, our community members will use the necessary precautions to avoid serious accidents like the one described in this post and prepare them should they find themselves the victim of a serious wreck. We want to honor those who have been victims of accidents in the state of Florida. The information provided in this post should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The pictures depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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