Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
NEWBERRY, FL – A motorcycle and a pickup truck were involved in a deadly collision in Alachua County on Tuesday night, News4Jax reported.
The Florida Highway Patrol states that a 19-year-old man was riding a motorcycle north on State Road 45 in Newberry when the incident took place at about 8 p.m. The FHP’s investigation found that the rider was trying to pass cars lawfully when he collided with a Ford F-350 pickup trying to turn left across the highway near SW 46th Avenue.
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford, a 46-year-old Newberry man, was not injured in the wreck. State troopers said he was wearing a seat belt at the time.
At Whittel & Melton, our Alachua County motorcycle accident attorneys are here to help injured riders and their families understand their legal options and how to proceed after a devastating motorcycle accident. We offer completely free and confidential case evaluations so that you can fully understand what to expect from your motorcycle accident claim. Contact Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to learn more about how we can help.