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East Naples, FL (March 1, 2019) - One person died following a motorcycle accident on State Road 84 at Davis Boulevard on Thursday, February 28th.
Authorities with the Florida Highway Patrol report that an SUV was traveling westbound on SR-84 when it attempted to make a left turn. As the SUV was turning, however, it pulled into the path of an oncoming motorcycle, driven by 30-year-old Jared Dodson. The SUV struck the motorcycle and Dodson suffered critical injuries. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced dead as a result of the traumatic damage. The SUV driver was injured in the collision and taken to a nearby hospital.
Police are still investigating the crash and charges are pending at this time.
Our hearts go out to the family of Jared Dodson at this time, and we hope they have the strength to come together during this difficult period.
Motorcycle fatalities are commonly seen in crashes across our state. Motorcycles account for about 14% of all traffic-related fatalities are routinely among the most deadly forms of transportation. While riding a motorcycle may be a fun and enjoyable hobby, the downside is that there is a great risk of a life-altering event if a crash occurs while riding.
Many vehicle drivers are negligent around motorcycles and fail to yield, fail to provide adequate space or are otherwise distracted. A single error can be the difference in life or death in a Florida motorcycle crash. At Rubenstein Law, our motorcycle accident lawyers will carefully evaluate your case when you have been injured or have a lost a loved due to a crash in our state. We will advise you on your legal rights and help you pursue any compensation to which you may be entitled.
For your free consultation, please 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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