Deltona, FL (October 30, 2019) - Two motorcyclists were killed in a crash in Deltona on Tuesday, October 29th. The crash took place around 10:20 p.m. on State Road 415.
According to reports, 20-year-old Kaily Blankenship was traveling northbound in a 1998 Honda when she attempted to pass a 2002 Dodge pickup truck driven by 17-year-old Kristijan Lasic of Port Orange. As Blankenship traveled into the passing lane, she collided with two Kawasaki motorcycles traveling southbound on SR 415. The motorcyclists, identified as two men ages 27 and 54, were pronounced dead at the crash scene. Neither has been identified at this time.
The crash is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the family members who lost their loved ones in this fatal Deltona motorcycle accident. Motorcycles are among the most deadly modes of transportation and account for the most fatalities in proportion to other vehicles. Motorcycle crashes represent about 15% of all total vehicle fatalities in Florida.
If you have been affected by a motorcycle crash, the Florida motorcycle accident lawyers at Rubenstein Law want to help. We understand how serious these crashes are and we know that you have a great need to receive financial compensation after you move forward following the accident. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For your free consultation, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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