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Broward County, FL (September 25, 2018) - A bicyclist died in a collision with a vehicle in Broward County on Saturday, September 22nd. The Broward County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash on North Dixie Highway around 8:00 pm.
When they arrived, deputies found 55-year-old Alvin Tubbs suffering from critical injuries. After an investigation, it was concluded that Tubbs was crossing the street on Dixie Highway when he was struck by a woman driving an Oldsmobile Cutlass. After being struck by the Cutlass, a second car collided with Tubbs before dragging him approximately 50 feet. The driver of the second vehicle stopped momentarily but then fled the scene. The Cutlass driver remained on scene to cooperate with police.
Tubbs died from his injuries at Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach.
Police ask anyone with information on this accident to contact Detective Sherry Slagle-Grant at 954-321-4843 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
There are over 500 bicycle accidents reported each month in Florida. These accidents can vary in their severity but, unfortunately, many bicycle accidents involve death or serious injury to those involved.
At Rubenstein Law, we know how a serious injury can dramatically impact your life. Your medical bills are adding up and you may feel confused about where to turn. Our Florida bicycle accident attorneys have decades of experience assisting bicyclists injured in accidents that were not their fault. For a free consultation, contact 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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