Port Orange, FL (March 13, 2020) – On Thursday evening, March 12, a fatal motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Tomoka Farms Road and Country Circle.
The accident allegedly took place approximately an hour from Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, and claimed the life of one victim.
The collision happened at 4 p.m. when two motorcycles were traveling south on Tomoka Farms when a pickup truck slowed down to make a turn. One of the motorcyclists collided with the pickup truck. The second motorcyclist, a 73-year-old, was unable to stop in time and also collided with the first motorcycle.
The 70-year-old man in the first motorcycle was killed as a result of the accident. The 73-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries.
At this time, the investigation into the accident is ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Florida
Motorcyclists have huge risks on Florida roads, where these accidents are more likely to happen than many other states. In just 2015 alone, in fact, 606 motorcyclists were killed in fatal collisions due to the negligence of others. Because of Florida’s beautiful weather, these accidents are more prevalent than many other places. If you have lost somebody you love in one of these accidents, you should always be prepared to speak with a wrongful death attorney.
At Vaughan Law Group, our attorneys have decades of combined experience assisting those with injuries and who have lost loved ones in accidents. Many collisions lead to fatalities in Florida every year, with motorcyclists suffering some of the worst risks. If you have suffered these losses, please contact our attorneys in Florida at (407) 648-1426 for the help you deserve.
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Disclaimer: At Vaughan Law Group, our attorneys wish to provide useful information to families who have found themselves in similar situations after an accident. We would also like to honor victims who have received injuries or have lost their lives in Florida accidents. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
