St. Francis, WI (June 13, 2023) – On Tuesday morning, June 13, a pedestrian accident leading to serious injuries took place in St. Francis.
According to St. Francis Police, the accident happened around 9 a.m. on an unknown roadway. Police confirmed that a male was jogging in the area when he was suddenly struck by a passenger vehicle due to reasons that are not entirely known. The driver of the vehicle, identified as a 42-year-old man from Milwaukee, remained at the scene after the crash.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other St. Francis responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian, identified as a 67-year-old Milwaukee man, was seriously injured and rushed to the hospital for treatment. He has since been listed in stable condition.
Due to the severity of the collision, a large portion of the road was blocked in the area for some time.
No further details have been released at this time. Police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
We want to offer our warmest thoughts and sympathies to the party who has been hurt in this accident. We hope that he will receive a speedy recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Wisconsin
Many pedestrians utilize a wide array of roads in Wisconsin. As a pedestrian, you may cross the street many times a day, walk past multiple driveways, or even walk across a parking lot while picking up groceries. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down due to a pedestrian accident. Handfuls of lives are actually lost in pedestrian accidents every year. In 2021, it was reported that 54 pedestrians lost their lives in Wisconsin accidents, and many others were seriously injured. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident, it is important that you speak with an attorney that you can rely on.
Ultimately, many pedestrians in Wisconsin who have been involved in accidents will be left feeling anxious, stressed, and alone following a collision. On top of this, you could have painful and life-altering injuries that you must heal from. These include some of the following:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Paralysis
- Broken bones
These injuries are sometimes so catastrophic that they land victims in the hospital for days, weeks, or even months at a time. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident that is not your fault, speaking with a St. Francis pedestrian accident lawyer is in your best interests.
It can be tremendously difficult to get back on your feet after a pedestrian accident. This is why our attorneys at Zerbst & Kluck, S.C. are here to help you after you have been harmed in one of these accidents. Identifying responsible parties after a pedestrian accident is not always easy to do. This is why our attorneys are here to provide you with the resources that you need to move forward in your dire time of need. Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in St. Francis at (608) 471-5365 for more information on your available options.
Note: When writing this accident news article, our writers utilized secondary sources, including local news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, and, occasionally, eyewitness reports. Our firm has not independently verified any of the facts pertaining to this accident. If you locate any information in this post that is inaccurate, please contact Zerbst & Kluck, S.C., right away. The article will be updated with the correct information immediately. If requested, we will take down this post.
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