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A Jacksonville, Florida, woman was reported in life-threatening condition after she was struck by an automobile while crossing the street at the intersection of 103rd Street and Blanding Boulevard. According to Detective Darrell Edmonds, the driver of a Ford Expedition was turning left of a Krystal fast-food restaurant around 2 p.m. The driver hit the victim at a low-rate of speed while the victim was crossing the street. The female pedestrian was taken to Shands Jacksonville. No criminal charges have been filed thus far and no names have been released. For more details read Woman in life-threatening condition after being struck by car while crossing street in Jacksonville, Florida.
Many automobile-pedestrian accidents occur every year in every community. Typically, the pedestrian is walking along a sidewalk, crosswalk or standing at a bus stop when he or she is hit by the automobile. Although pedestrians are given the right-of-way under many Florida laws and scenarios, pedestrians should still be aware of their surroundings while near or around automobiles. If you would like to read a summary of the Florida Statute establishing a duty on Florida drivers to exercise due caution regarding pedestrians please read Florida Laws Regarding Pedestrians and Traffic Regulations – Importance of Exercising Due Caution When Pedestrians Are Present.