John Novas, a 64 year old man was crossing North Socrum Loop road in Lakeland
on Saturday when he was struck and killed. Seventeen year old Layton Stein
of Lakeland was driving a 1995 Ford south on North Socrum Loop road when
he apparently struck Mr. Novas. Mr. Novas was transported to Lakeland
Regional Medical Center where he passed away. Police are still investigating
this tragic event. Roads are dangerous enough when a person is in a car,
surrounded by metal and the latest life saving technology. When walking
and trying to cross the road the danger factor grows exponentially. Lilly,
O’Toole & Brown represents injured pedestrians and their families
in unfortunate situations like this. As a word of caution a person can
never stop looking for oncoming traffic when they cross the road. Look
for approved crosswalks if available. If not, be careful of traffic coming
both way and quickly cross the road even when no oncoming vehicles are
seen. Better safe than sorry.
