Woman Killed on Sawgrass in Coral Springs Highlights Need for Pedestrian Caution, Safety

A woman was killed in Coral Springs this morning on the Sawgrass Expressway after her car had a flat tire. She was walking to get help when she was struck by two cars. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, she was walking in the traffic lanes when she was hit.To view the complete story, please click here.

This accident reinforces the need for drivers to ensure their vehicles are in good working condition to prevent and be prepared for incidents such as this. By having the appropriate spare parts, it would be possible to fix the tire without having to leave the vehicle and seek assistance. Additionally, services like AAA can assist drivers is the event of an emergency. If you do have an emergency and have to leave your vehicle, use extreme caution, especially when walking in a high-speed traffic area like an expressway or highway.

The law firm of Balkan & Patterson LLP works with personal injury, auto accident, premises liability and wrongful death clients in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and all of Broward County, including Parkland, Lighthouse Point and Coral Springs. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of another, please contact us for a free consultation at www.balkanpatterson.com.