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A hit and run accident in Apopka, Florida caused serious personal injuries to Michelle Moore (17 years old) from Orlando, Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that Michelle was crossing the street at Orange Blossom Trail and Sprint Boulevard. The accident took place at 7:30 p.m. The driver of the hit and run vehicle fled the scene but police believe that Keith Gonzalez was driving the vehicle involved in the hit and run accident. An astute Orange County Deputy Sheriff located a mini-van with a smashed windshield after the accident. You can read more about this story at Orlando teen critical after hit-and-run crash in Apopka, FHP says
As with any investigation or criminal matter, the driver will be entitled to the services of a Florida criminal defense lawyer or the services of the local Public Defender. The State Attorney must prove its case from witness statements, forensic evidence, and other evidence on the case.
At all times possible, drivers should yield and slow down when there are pedestrians in the area whether the pedestrians are using an assigned crosswalk or not.