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UF Student Hit by Box Truck on Campus: What Happened and What Comes Next A Life Changed in an Instant The morning of February 23, 2026, started like any other for students at the University of Florida. But for one 19-year-old student, everything changed at 10:34 a.m. when a box truck traveling southbound on Buckman Drive struck them as they entered the roadway near a marked crosswalk, about 100 yards south of University Avenue. The student was trauma-alerted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Gainesville Police Department is investigating the incident, but the details that have emerged paint a picture of a preventable tragedy—one that raises serious questions about pedestrian safety on college campuses, the responsibilities of commercial drivers in pedestrian zones, and the accountability of the organizations involved. At Attorney911, we’ve seen far too many cases like this. With over 25 years of experience handling trucking accidents and catastrophic injury cases, our team—led by managing partner Ralph Manginello—knows how these incidents unfold, why they happen, and what it takes to hold the responsible parties accountable. This isn’t just another news story. It’s a life-altering event that demands answers, justice, and change. Why This Incident Is a Trucking Accident…