Bookeelia, FL (March 12, 2019) - A 74-year-old tricyclist is dead and a driver has been charged in connection with a crash that took place on Monday, March 11th.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to Stringfellow Road around 5:30 p.m. in reference to a crash involving a car and a bicycle. Investigators say that the victim, Linda Potter, was riding a tricycle northbound on Stringfellow when she attempted to make a left turn. 71-year-old John Lackey, III was driving directly behind Potter's tricycle at the time. Lackey failed to slow down and collided with the back of the tricycle.
Potter sustained critical injuries and died at the crash scene. Troopers charged Lackey with careless driving for his role in causing the crash.
We want to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Linda Potter. At Rubenstein Law, we know how heartbreaking it can be to lose a loved one to a fatal traffic accident.
A fatal crash is reported every three hours in Florida. A crash victim's family will usually have questions in the aftermath of the collision regarding their legal rights. In our state, if your loved one was killed due to the negligence of another motorist, the next-of-kin possesses the legal right to bring a wrongful death claim against the responsible driver. Such claims will seek to recover compensation for the loss of your loved one.
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