Parking lots in crowded shopping/commercial areas are often teeming with activity that includes multiple moving vehicles and countless pedestrians. Generally, those behind the wheel are expected to move slowly in order to properly avoid any potential dangers that could arise. Unfortunately, that’s not always what occurs, and tragically, one woman paid the ultimate price for some sort of mistake that led to a vehicle jumping a curb and hitting her, leading to her death.
According to the Sun-Sentinel:
“A 75-year-old woman died Sunday from injuries she suffered when a car struck her and two others in a Pembroke Pines parking lot last week.
The woman was Patricia Wardrop, 75, of Weston, police said. The Pembroke Pines Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the crash.
According to police, the accident happened at 12:30 p.m. Friday in front of Fuddruckers at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, near Interstate 75 and Pines Boulevard. A car jumped a curb and struck the three pedestrians.
He said the car was driven by Josephine Curatolo, 65, of Pembroke Pines, who may have hit the wrong pedal while she was in a parking spot. The car accelerated out of the parking spot and through shrubbery before jumping the curb, police said.”
Police are still attempting to piece together what led to this terrible accident, and have encouraged anyone with information to contact them. In the meantime, the family of the deceased is left to work through this tragedy alone. If you or anyone you love has been harmed in a collision, you need the help of Hollywood auto accidents lawyers who have the expertise necessary to allow you to grieve properly. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Mon, Dec 14, 2009
Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death