OCALA, FL – A bicyclist was found dead Wednesday morning after what Ocala police said was a hit-and-run incident.
The Ocala StarBanner reports the victim, a 28-year-old man, was discovered at about 7 a.m. in bushes in the 4400 block of State Road 200, west of Interstate 75.
Police said their initial investigation indicated that the man was on an e-bike and crossing State Road 200 northbound when he was hit by a westbound vehicle. The bike rider’s name was not released.
Following a bicycle accident with a car, call 911 immediately to report the occurrence and obtain any necessary medical assistance. After experiencing something like this, you may feel shocked and find it difficult to plan your next course of action. However, the steps you take immediately after the accident are critical to your safety, health, and future compensation claims.
Documenting your injuries and damages in detail, exchanging information with the other person involved, and gathering evidence at the scene are all crucial. This first stage establishes the framework for protecting your rights. Remember that dealing with the aftermath of a bicycle accident requires complex legal considerations and insurance difficulties. Consulting with a Florida Bicycle Accident Lawyer at Whittel & Melton can help you handle the hurdles of a bike crash successfully.
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HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – One person was killed and another injured when an SUV collided with an electric bicycle in Hernando County on Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
WTVT reports the rider of the e-bike was headed south on the Nature Coast Trail shortly after 8:30 p.m. and did not stop at a stop sign near the intersection with Highfield Road. The bike was then struck at the trail crossing by a westbound Chevrolet Trailblazer.
The bike rider, a 42-year-old Brooksville man, was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. A woman who was on the bike was hospitalized with serious injuries.
WILDWOOD, FL – Police said a collision in Sumter County last week left a bicycle rider dead, the Villages-News reports.
The incident happened Sept. 10 in the vicinity of U.S. Highway 301 and County Road 471 in Wildwood. According to the Wildwood Police Department, a man was riding an e-bicycle at about 11 a.m. and was in the intersection when he he collided with a semi-truck.
The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man from Wildwood, died at the scene. His identity was not released.
PASCO COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal accident involving a tricycle in Pasco County Monday morning, according to a WTSP report.
State troopers determined that the rider of the tricycle was going west on Long Avenue near 15th Street shortly before 2 a.m. in front of a Suzuki SX4. The driver of the Suzuki, a 43-year-old man, overtook the tricycle and collided with it.
The tricycle rider, a 46-year-old woman, was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. The FHP said the tricycle did not have lights.
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL – State troopers are investigating a collision in Pasco County that sent a bicycle rider to the hospital.
A report by Pasco News Online states that the incident took place Monday morning on Chancey Road near Zephyr Preserve Place in Zephyrhills.
The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a bicyclist was riding westbound in the eastbound lane and was hit by an eastbound Chevy Silverado. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man from Zephyrhills, was seriously injured.
It is that time of year again – the kids are all heading back to school. Right about this time is when family life gets hectic, but it is important to take the time to review – and share with your kids – some key safety tips that can keep them safe throughout the school year.
Tips for Transportation Safety
Children must take the necessary safety precautions whether they walk, ride their bicycles, or take the bus to and from school. To ensure that your child gets to school safely, consider the following suggestions:
MARION COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a collision in Marion County Tuesday morning claimed the life of an elderly bicycle rider.
According to the Ocala StarBanner, the 76-year–old victim was riding his bicycle on Southeast Maricamp Road east of Lake Road when the incident took place at about 6:30 a.m. State troopers said a 31-year-old man driving a Chevy Silverado pickup truck spotted the bicycle rider and tried to change lanes, but could not due to the presence of another vehicle in the left lane.
The bicycle rider veered into the path of the Chevy and was hit by the pickup. The rider , a resident of Silver Springs Shores, was pronounced dead at the scene by Marion County rescue crews.
GAINESVILLE, FL – Police said a teenage girl riding a bicycle was injured in an accident in Gainesville last week.
WCJB reports the incident happened Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Northwest 13th Street and 93rd Avenue. According to Gainesville police, the teen was riding her bike at that location at about 3:30 p.m. when she was struck by a pickup truck. She was transported to an area trauma center with serious injuries.
The driver of the pickup remained at the scene following the crash.
TARPON SPRINGS, FL – State troopers were called to the scene of a fatal car vs. bicycle accident in Tarpon Springs on Tuesday evening, reports WTVT.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 75-year-old woman was riding a bicycle west on Bryan Lane ahead of a Jaguar SUV near Cypress Lakes Boulevard.
The investigation indicated that as the Jaguar approached, the bicycle rider abruptly turned left into the path of the vehicle and the bicyclist was struck. The victim, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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