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Amelia Island, FL (March 18, 2019) - A motorcyclist is dead following a crash with a vehicle on State Road A1A. Police have identified the victim as 34-year-old Jason Bittner, of Fernandina Beach.
Troopers say that Bittner was riding his motorcycle northbound on SR A1A on Sunday, March 17th. At the same time, a Lexus RX330 was traveling southbound on A1A and attempted to turn left onto Amelia Island Parkway. The Lexus turned directly into Bittner's path, causing the two to collide with one another. Bittner and his passenger were both ejected from the motorcycle. Bittner died in the crash, while his passenger suffered serious injuries. There is no indication as to whether anyone else was hurt.
Police have not said whether any charges will be filed and no further details were made available.
Approximately one in every five traffic fatalities in Florida occurs on a motorcycle. Many people ride motorcycles for fun or as a hobby but the fact remains that a motorcycle is a very dangerous mode of transportation. Accidents involving motorcycles tend to feature severe and catastrophic injuries. In this case, our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Jason Bittner.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle crash that was not your fault, the Florida motorcycle accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here for you. We will stand by your side every step of the way as we protect your right to receive compensation from a negligent third party.
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