Teen Killed While Standing On Shoulder of Florida's Turnpike

A 16-year-old Apopka, Florida boy was struck and killed by a car while standing on the right shoulder of the Florida turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Moments before he was hit, the teen was involved in a fender bender accident with another motorist. He turned on the emergency flashers and was standing on the passenger’s side of his vehicle when he was hit by a Nissan. He died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck the teen said she had fallen asleep behind the wheel. She was treated at the hospital for minor injuries. The crash is still under investigation.

Falling asleep while driving is an all too common occurrence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 100,000 police-reported crashes are the direct result of driver fatigue each year. The result is approximately 1,550 deaths and 71,000 injuries. Because not everyone reports all sleep-caused accidents, the actual number is most likely much higher.

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