Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a collision in Hernando County that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday morning.
According to the Hernando Sun, the crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Windward Boulevard. State troopers said the driver of a GMC SUV was headed north on U.S. 19 at about 7:34 a.m. and tried to make a left turn at Windward Boulevard, where the vehicle entered the path of a southbound Honda motorcycle.
The vehicles collided, causing the SUV to veer onto the shoulder of the road and hit a roadway sign. The motorcycle came to a stop on the highway. The motorcycle rider, a 20-year-old man from Spring Hill, died at the scene. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old Spring Hill woman, suffered minor injuries.
When you or a loved one is injured in a motorcycle accident that was the fault of another reckless or negligent motorist, then it is vital to get legal help from an experienced law firm specializing in motorcycle personal injury and wrongful death cases. Our Hernando County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton have years of experience handling these types of cases and can fight on your behalf for maximum compensation. We can be reached through our online contact form or by phone at 866-608-5529.