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LAKE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said an accident in Lake County late Monday night claimed the life of a teenage pedestrian.
According to a report by the Leesburg News, the incident took place on U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont shortly before midnight.
The FHP stated that an 18-year-old male was walking across the northbound lanes of the highway near Lake Louisa Road and was struck by a northbound 2010 Acura RDX SUV. The pedestrian, a Kissimmee resident, died at the scene.
The driver of the SUV, a 21-year-old man from Clermont, stayed at the scene. He was reported to be cooperating with state troopers. Investigators said the teenager was not in a crosswalk at the time he was struck.
At Whittel & Melton, our team of experienced Lake County Pedestrian Accident Attorneys is here to help you if or a loved one have been the victim of a pedestrian accident. We handle all the details of your case and fight for fair compensation so that you can leave the worry to us and focus on recovering. Contact Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.