Pedestrian killed in crash at Dixie Highway at Roberta Street in Jensen Beach
November 12th, 2009 by TCPalm.comJENSEN BEACH — A female pedestrian was struck and killed by a car about 6:15 a.m. Thursday at Dixie Highway and Northeast Roberta Street, shutting down Dixie Highway at that location, officials said.
The woman was dead at the scene, officials said.
The accident happened in front of Langford Park in the area of Jensen Heights. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, a husband and wife were taking a walk when the wife was struck by a car heading north on Dixie.
The woman appeared to have walked out in front of gold, four-door Ford driven by a man, troopers said. She ended up about 45 feet from the point of contact.
The car and driver were on the scene. The driver was too distraught to talk.
The area that was closed was roughly from Jensen Beach Bowl to the Stuart Welcome Arch. Dixie Highway reopened about 8:55 a.m.
FHP troopers were called to the scene at 6:33 a.m. and arrived at 6:56 a.m. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies were also at the scene.
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November 12th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Awful! Motorists and Pedestrians..please watch out for each other!
November 12th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Awful that it took 23 minutes to respond!!!, if this reporting is accurate.
November 12th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Amen!! To what Tami said. Motorists, Be Alert & take every precaution to drive safely and watch out for others especially pedestrians. But PEDESTRIANS, you MUST remember that when it is dark or rainy or even too bright & sunny and road conditions are not good, that makes it more difficult for someone in a car to see you. Just last night I was riding in the car with my husband driving, and all of a sudden he swerved for a reason I didn’t know. I asked him why he swerved & he said he did it to avoid hitting two teenage kids who were riding their bikes down the road in front of us in our townhouse complex. This really scared me because I didn’t even see them. Please remember that when lighting & road conditions are not good & especially when pedestrians don’t use & wear reflector devices, the driver of a car is probably not going to see them until they are right up to them & by then it could be too late. And then, what a tragedy, a life lost and another life (the driver’s) changed and traumatized forever.
Please Buckle UP, Wear Reflectors, Travel Safely & always keep GOD with you.
November 12th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Que, FHP was called in for secondary assistance. MSO was already on scene.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am
There is a need for more sidewalks and bike paths. All along Indian River Drive there really aren’t any sidewalks except in downtown area of Jensen Beach. Cars are so important to our happiness, but so are sidewalks and bike paths for those who bike. The two can get along but they need their spaces. The Langford Park area has sidewalks but they are not contiguous. The Savannah Road new sidewalks are a blessing. Thanks to our Commissioner.