Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
SUMMERFIELD, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred earlier this month in Summerfield, the Villages-News reports.
The incident occurred June 8 along northbound U.S. 301 near SE 169th Street in Summerfield. According to the FHP, an 81-year-old woman was walking westbound on the highway near the Shady Oaks 55+ Mobile Home Park at about 1:30 a.m. and was hit by a Hyundai Elantra. The pedestrian, a Summerfield resident, died at the scene.
The driver of the Hyundai was a 24-year-old woman from Ocala.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of a pedestrian accident in Marion County? Then turn to the knowledgeable Florida pedestrian accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton, who can provide the help you need. We will begin investigating the cause of your accident promptly and work aggressively towards getting you the full and fair financial compensation you deserve. Give us a call at 866-608-5529 or contact us online to arrange a free consultation.