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Brevard County, FL (February 17, 2019) - A bicyclist in Brevard County died on Friday, February 15th after being struck by a vehicle on State Road 520.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene to investigate. Troopers say that the bicyclist was attempting to crash SR 520 when they were struck by the vehicle, suffering critical injuries. The bicyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital and later died. Troopers have not released the identity of the bicyclist pending family notification. There is no information the vehicle involved or whether the driver remained at the crash scene. Officials did say that the bicyclist was not at an intersection or crosswalk when they were struck.
The crash is still under investigation at this time.
Our thoughts are with the family of the bicyclist killed in this tragic crash in Brevard County. Each year, approximately 800 bicyclists are killed in Florida, making our state among the highest in the nation for bicycle-related fatalities. The odds of being involved in a serious or fatal crash when struck on a bicycle are quite high. Bicyclists are vulnerable to serious injuries, including neck, head and spinal cord injuries when they are hit by a vehicle.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida bicycle accident attorneys understand how serious a bicycle accident can be. We aggressively represent bicyclists who have been injured by the negligence of motorists throughout our state. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a Florida bicycle accident, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal for your free consultation.
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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