Miramar, FL (May 1, 2021) – A driver lost their life and a pedestrian was injured in an accident that resulted from a high-speed chase in Pembroke Park on Thursday, April 29. The incident occurred when police were pursuing a black Mercedes-Benz that was driving at a high rate of speed through a residential neighborhood.
During the chase, the Mercedes struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross Hallandale Boulevard. The driver then lost control of the vehicle and it flipped approximately three times. The car then came to a final stop in a nearby shopping plaza.
The driver of the car was ejected during the crash. The vehicle then collided with numerous concrete parking stops, light poles, and a fire hydrant before landing on its roof and catching fire in the middle of the road.
Both victims were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. The driver was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving. The pedestrian was treated for injuries deemed serious in nature.
Neither of the injured have been identified at this time. Police continue to investigate the details of the wreck.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured party in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Unfortunately, pedestrian collisions in Florida happen frequently. The Sunshine State is well known for its theme parks, beaches, and year-round warm climate. These attractions and more draw millions of people here each year to enjoy everything our beautiful state has to offer. However, with more people, sadly, comes more traffic accidents. Florida’s pedestrian danger index is one of the highest in the United States, according to recent information provided by Smart Growth America. States and metropolitan areas throughout the country were ranked on how life-threatening it is for people to walk or ride bikes instead of drive. This information was based on the number of people who have been hit by cars and killed in the area. Florida ranks number one out of the twenty states that were examined. In 2019, from January to June, almost 400 people were killed due to Florida pedestrian crashes, a percentage of them bicyclists. These statistics prove that Florida is one of the most dangerous states for pedestrian/bicycle travel.
Pedestrians and cyclists can be severely injured by negligent drivers. If you or a loved one of yours were hit by a vehicle while you were standing, walking, or riding your bike, you should contact a personal injury attorney in Florida. The lawyers at Piedra|London, P.A. boast a track record of success and can help get you the financial compensation that you may be entitled to. We believe that you should not have to bear the heavy burden of recovery on your own. You can turn to our experienced personal injury lawyers to fight for your legal rights. We will negotiate with the insurance companies for a full and fair settlement.
Even if there is a possibility that the accident you were injured in was partially your fault, you may still be able to collect financial compensation for the damages you endured. In the Sunshine State, a “pure comparative negligence” system is used in accident cases, which means that technically, a victim can recover damages even if he/she/they are 99% at fault for the incident. However, the only way to know whether or not your claim qualifies you for financial compensation is to get in contact with a trusted Florida accident attorney. A skilled lawyer from Piedra|London, P.A. will be able to answer any and all questions you may have. They will help you to navigate the complicated legal process around filing a personal injury claim and work diligently in order to hold the negligent party responsible for your injuries accountable for their actions.
Contact Piedra|London, P.A. at 855-881-HURT (4878) in order to get in contact with an experienced personal injury attorney in Florida. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis which means you pay nothing unless awarded financial compensation. It is in your best interest to speak with an accident attorney in the event that you or a loved one of yours has been hurt by another person’s carelessness. Consultations are free, so call us today.
Note: This post was created with the use of secondary sources including local and state news reports, police traffic accident reports, various social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about accidents that take place in Florida. We do not independently verify all information, therefore, if you find anything that is not correct in our post, please notify our firm so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will also remove a post upon request.
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