Alachua, FL (August 27, 2018) - A juvenile bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on Saturday in Alachua. The accident took place at U.S. 441, near Northwest 119 Terrace around 4:00 pm. Witnesses reported seeing the driver hit the bicyclist and then leave the scene of the crash. The driver is identified as 55 year old Valaundra Ann Williams.
One of the witnesses followed Williams for a considerable distance due to her erratic driving prior to the crash. The witness called police following the collision, after seeing Williams drive away.
Field sobriety tests were administered on scene. Police arrested and charged Williams with driving under the influence. There is no word on the condition of cyclist at this time.
Every month in Florida, there are over 500 bicycle crashes reported. Many of these crashes will involve injuries to the bicyclist. In bicycle crashes, it is common to see serious or catastrophic injuries due to the nature of vehicle vs. bicycle collisions.
Injured bicyclists have certain legal rights when they are hurt due to someone else's negligence. In Florida, the law provides that the bicyclist can bring a personal injury case against the driver and recover certain damages, including medical bills, cost of future medical treatment, pain and suffering and lost wages.
At Rubenstein Law, we can help if you have been injured in a Florida bicycle accident. For assistance and a free consultation, call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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