Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
HUDSON, FL – A man is facing charges in connection with a crash that killed a pedestrian in Pasco County last month, state troopers said.
A report by WFLA states that the suspect is identified as 30-year-old Mason Ryan Stevenson of Webster. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Stevenson was driving on Bolton Avenue May 26 when his vehicle fatally struck a 31-year-old Hudson woman who walked into his path. Stevenson allegedly fled the scene of the incident.
His vehicle was later found abandoned near the scene. Acting on a tip received by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, the FHP located Stevenson in Hudson and he was arrested last Wednesday at about 5:30 p.m.
He has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death and driving with a suspended license.
When the death of a family member could have been avoided, and after investigation, it is determined that the death was brought about by the negligence of a individual, group of individuals or even a business or company, the Law Offices of Whittel & Melton will make all possible attempts to recover the highest and best amount of monetary damages to compensate for your loved one’s loss. Contact our Pasco County wrongful death lawyers to schedule a free initial consultation. You can reach out to us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.