Doral, FL (April 24, 2020) - A teenager was killed after he was struck by a car while riding his bike in Doral on Thursday, April 23rd. The crash took place around 7:30 p.m. on Northwest 107th Avenue near the intersection with Northwest 74th Street.
According to a report from police, the teenager was riding his bike near the CVS pharmacy on Northwest 107th Street when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a 70-year-old man. The teenager was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. The driver, who has not been identified, stayed at the crash scene and cooperated with the investigation. The Miami-Dade Police traffic homicide unit is investigating the collision.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Florida bicycle accidents are often a very devastating experience for victims and their families. Each year, about 100 people lose their lives in bicycle crashes that take place across our state. Tragically, Florida bicycle accident victims are often injured due to the negligence of motorists on our roadways.
Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim during this difficult time.
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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