Daytona Beach, FL (September 15, 2018) - A bicyclist was hit and killed by a vehcicle in Daytona Beach. The collision occurred on Friday, September 15th at George W. Engram Boulevard and Fulton Street.
Around 2:30 a Nissan Altima traveling east on Engram collided with a bicyclist. The bicyclist struck the car's front passenger side bumper and was thrown to the ground from the impact.
The bicyclist, identified as 66 year old Eddie Johnson, was transported to Halifax Health Medical Center where he later died from his injuries. It is not clear how the incident occurred and no further information is available at this time.
Florida is the nation's leader in a very undesirable statistic in that we have the highest bicycle fatality rate in the nation. Bicyclists in our state are more at risk of a crash than anywhere else across the country with .57 bicycle deaths reported per 100,000 residents. That is more than double the national average of .23 per 100,000 residents.
Bicycle safety is a very important topic for anyone who chooses to ride, especially in high traffic areas. Bicyclists should always wear protective equipment including a helmet, should always pay attention to the roadway and follow all traffic laws. Taking basic safety precautions will help reduce the risk of a bicycle collision.
Still, accidents can and do occur. If you find yourself as the innocent victim of a Florida bicycle accident, the law provides you with certain rights. At Rubenstein Law, we can protect those rights when you are injured. To speak with an attorney for a free case evaluation, call 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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments
1-800-FL-LEGAL
Available 24 Hours / 7 Days a WeekA single-vehicle crash led to the death of one woman named Janice Carter, who was identified as a 72-year-old from Ocklawaha. The accident happened when Carter was visiting relatives and was on her way home. She suddenly drove off the roadway and her vehicle struck a tree. Read more
A police chase led to a crash and several injuries on Friday. Around 3:30 am, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies saw a car that that they believed had been involved in several residential and vehicle burglaries near Apopka. Police followed the vehicle with the lights and sirens activated. Read more
I had an excellent experience with Rubenstein Law, they made the process seamless. Sumaya D. | Miami Client | May 2018View all testimonials
