Taylor County, FL — December 19, 2023, a pedestrian was killed due to a truck accident at around 4:00 a.m. at a gas station along Byron Butler Parkway.
According to officials, the incident occurred at the Busy Bee Gas Station which reports say is at 4099 S. Byron Butler Parkway, just off County Road 30.
Right now, exact circumstances surrounding the accident are unclear. Authorities say that a pedestrian was in the parking lot of the gas station at the time when a semi-truck making a turn hit them. This resulted in fatal injuries. Currently, reports only identify the victim as a 37-year-old local to Perry. Right now, it’s unclear if any charges or citations are being considered.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Frankly, even this early in the morning, there are few places drivers should be more cautious of potential pedestrians around them than outside of a gas station. People are there at all times of the day. Considering whether or not this truck driver should have been able to see and avoid the victim is going to be crucial for accident reconstructionists.
But the story may not be that straight-forward. Something people forget about is that the conditions on a given property may be less than ideal, making things more difficult for otherwise safe and attentive drivers. Was there ample lighting? Was the lot poorly designed such that pedestrians are unnecessarily put in danger of being hit by a vehicle? Have incidents like this happened before at this location, or were there ever complaints in the pass that weren’t addressed?
I can only hope authorities have been thorough in both regards to make sure nothing important slipped through the cracks. However this all could have been avoided, the victim’s loved ones deserve to know.
