Bradenton, FL (January 3, 2020) - A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash that took place in Bradenton on Thursday, January 2nd. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 6800 block of Whitfield Avenue.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol, say that James Smith was on a Yamaha motorcycle attempting to make a right turn into a 7-Eleven when a 2019 Chevy Camaro made a turn in front of Smith's motorcycle, causing a collision between the two vehicles. Smith was ejected from the bike.
Rescue workers transported him to Manatee Memorial Hospital where he later died from his injuries. The other driver has not been identified and there is no word on whether any other injuries were sustained.
The crash is under investigation at this time.
Our condolences go out to the family of James Smith.
More than 500 people annually will lose their lives in Florida motorcycle accidents. Thousands more will sustain injuries ranging from minor to severe and life-altering. Florida motorcycle crashes continue to be some of the most destructive and catastrophic accidents that we experience on our roadways. In many cases, drivers fail to yield to motorcycles causing these dangerous crashes to occur.
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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