Tragedy on U.S. 41: Pedestrian Accident Fatality in Sarasota Crash
On the morning of July 22, 2025, a pedestrian was tragically struck and killed along U.S. 41 at Gary Street in Sarasota, Florida. The incident led to a full-day road closure in both directions as law enforcement investigated the crash. At the time of this writing, Sarasota Police have not released further details, including the identity of the pedestrian or the circumstances leading up to the collision. Pedestrian fatalities remain a serious concern across Florida, and families often have legal rights when these incidents occur. If your loved one was harmed or killed in a Sarasota pedestrian accident, it’s important to understand your options.
Read on to learn more about this incident, how pedestrian accident claims work in Florida, and how to contact Dannheisser Injury Law for help pursuing justice.
Sarasota Pedestrian Accident Kills Mother and Two Children
On the evening of February 10, 2025, a devastating pedestrian accident in Sarasota, Florida, claimed the lives of two young children and left their mother critically injured. The crash occurred near SR 683 (North Washington Boulevard/U.S. 301) and 7th Street , in what police initially classified as a hit-and-run. As the community grieves, families across Florida are asking important questions about driver responsibility, pedestrian safety, and how civil justice can be pursued after such a catastrophic loss.
According to Fox13 News, the crash occurred when a 73-year-old woman driving a white Lexus ES300 struck a 29-year-old mother and her two children—a 2-year-old and a 5-month-old—as they were crossing the street. The mother was pushing a stroller at the time. Tragically, the mother and two children all died from their injuries.
