Clearwater, FL (October 25, 2020) – Around 10:10 p.m. on Saturday night, October 24, a fatal bicycle accident occurred on a roadway in Clearwater.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident took place on South Garden Avenue. A vehicle was headed north on Spring Garden while a second vehicle was also headed north in a different lane.
Suddenly, the cyclist exited a private driveway and attempted to cross a street. He entered the outside lane of traffic when he was hit by the first vehicle. He was then propelled into the inside lane and was struck by a second vehicle.
The bicyclist, who was only identified as an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Bicycle Accidents in Florida
Thousands of bicycle accidents take place every year in the state of Florida. In just one recent year, over 6,100 bicycle accidents occurred in Florida due to the negligence of others. In many of these accidents, the collision could have been prevented but took place due to the negligence of a driver who was not paying close attention to the roads around them. Hundreds of these accidents lead to fatalities every single year but most accidents can be prevented. If you have lost somebody you love in a bicycle accident, it is essential that you have the help of an attorney.
Nobody ever wants to lose somebody they love in a sudden accident but this is an unfortunate reality that many families face each year in the state of Florida. Because bicycle accidents are so commonly fatal, many families need the help of an attorney that they can trust by their side. You should never have to worry about how you will work toward compensation for your losses. If you have lost someone you love in an accident that is not their fault, it is essential that you speak with a Florida wrongful death attorney in your time of need. See our proven track record of success representing injured families who have lost loved ones in Florida at http://69.73.159.23/~vaughanpa/recent-results/personal-injury-cases/.
At Vaughan Law Group, our accident attorneys are here to aggressively fight by your side after you have lost someone you love in an accident. It is normal to feel lost and confused after you have lost somebody close to you. Our attorneys will assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects like medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, funeral costs, and so much more. We are here for you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to contact a bicycle accident attorney in Florida at (407) 648-1426 to find out how we can help you.
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