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Wanda Rice, 49, critically injured by 16-year-old driver Grant M. Hester, at Socrum Loop Road and Marcum Road in Lakeland, Florida

Modified Date: 
Mon, 05/18/2015 - 12:32pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Teen driver hits crossing guard near Lakeland

The crash happened early Wednesday as the crossing guard walked across a road outside a gas station.

Polk crossing guard hit by truck, in critical condition

Halfway through the intersection, 16-year-old Grant M. Hester, of Lakeland, who was driving a blue Ford Ranger, drove into the intersection on a green light. He told deputies he observed another vehicle coming the opposite direction toward him stop; thinking the driver had yielded to him, he accelerated and struck the crossing guard while she was still in the crosswalk.
A 16-year-old driver hit a crossing guard in Lakeland, Florida early Wednesday morning, October 15 while she was in the crosswalk. The woman was taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center in critical condition. The incident is under investigation. What victims of a pedestrian accident need to know: When someone has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, the injuries are usually serious and sometimes fatal. It is critically important for a victim of a pedestrian accident to get accurate information about their rights and options. And after a fatal pedestrian accident, family members need to learn what steps to take immediately to support a claim and obtain full compensation for their losses. Since the laws related to pedestrian accidents are complicated and these types of claims can be challenging, it is crucial to talk with an experienced injury attorney. Learn more about your legal rights regarding pedestrian accidents here.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers
People Involved: 
Grant M. Hester
Wanda Rice
Roadway: 
Socrum Loop Road and Marcum Road
City: 
Lakeland, FL
County: 
Polk County, FL
Area: 
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

Comments

Submitted by Barb on Sat, 11/08/2014 - 5:22pm

Is it true they are looking for family members? I saw a post on Facebook and just wondered if it was true.

Submitted by laurapaxton on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 2:01am
Meme is still circulating about that but.. Here's the obituary. She died November 2014 and they did find her family. How sad! http://www.theledger.com/article/20141124/NEWS/141129577  

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