Smith hit by vehicle on 22nd Avenue South near 49th Street South
ST PETERSBURG, FL, (February 03, 2026) – A 44-year-old man was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident on Tuesday in St. Petersburg.
Robert Smith was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident on Tuesday in St. Petersburg.
According to police, Robert Smith was hit at about 9 a.m. while attempting to cross 22nd Avenue South near 49th Street South. Smith was critically injured and taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where he later died.
The accident remains under investigation.
FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
In 2022, there were 10,013 pedestrian-related crashes in Florida, resulting in 765 deaths, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)
Despite laws to protect them, pedestrians remain vulnerable on our roadways. Motorists should always be aware of pedestrians and understand they share the road with them. Candice Bond, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney, stressed that in cases such as this, it is imperative to have an independent probe conducted by a seasoned lawyer to help protect the family of a victim’s rights.
“Having the proper resources is extremely important to investigate a pedestrian accident case and prove negligence,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal and a national analyst with the Legal Advocate. “Road conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and must be thoroughly examined. These procedures are necessary for helping those who have lost a loved one receive the justice and monetary compensation that they deserve.”
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
The family members of Robert Smith may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain, suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.
“We understand just what families are forced to go through, and having their rights protected is vital,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal. “A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their best interests are taken care of. Relatives of wrongful death victims are entitled to seek damages for the loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.”
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The Legal Advocate’s national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica are experienced in fatal pedestrian accidents, and if you or a family member need help they are available for a free consultation to guide you.
(Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for The Legal Advocate. The Legal Advocate can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-599-0297 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).
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