Port St. John, FL (October 18, 2020) – Around 4:10 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, October 17, a child was injured in a bicycle accident.
According to officials, the accident took place at the intersection of US-1 and Palm Street in the area of the local Walgreens. Police confirmed that the crash occurred when the driver of a motorcycle collided with an 11-year-old girl on a bicycle at the intersection.
The motorcyclist was identified as a man in his 60s who was injured and taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center by medical helicopter. The 11-year-old child suffered from injuries as well and was transported to Parrish Medical Center.
Due to the severity of the accident, the roadway was closed down in the area for some time.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Bicycle Accidents in Florida
Bicycle accidents are some of the most catastrophic accidents on our roads. This is due to the fact that bicyclists have few protections from harm when up against much larger vehicles on our roads. Especially when children are involved, incredibly severe injuries tend to occur. In one year’s time in the entire state of Florida, over 6,100 bicycle accidents take place and many of these collisions lead to injuries and fatalities. If you or someone you love has suffered severe harm as a result of an accident, you should always speak with a Florida bicycle accident attorney in your time of need.
Because bicycle accidents are some of the most horrific accidents on our roadways, drivers are urged to take special precautions around these parties. As a victim works on their physical recovery, they may wonder how they will be able to afford the bills that pile up against them. Suffering from injuries caused by another party is never an easy thing to endure and may leave you with a wide array of questions. Luckily, with the help of a personal injury attorney in Florida, you will be able to move forward.
Our Florida accident attorneys at Vaughan Law Group are here to help you if you or someone you love has suffered harm due to a bicycle accident. We will aggressively fight to protect your rights after you have been injured in an accident that is not your fault. We believe that a responsible party should be fully liable for the accident and have to pay for damages that you have sustained. We are here to assist you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to contact a bicycle accident attorney in Florida at (407) 648-1426.
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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.
