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Fort Lauderdale, FL (April 12, 2019) - A man riding an electric scooter was killed when he collided with a vehicle on Thursday, April 11th. The crash happened along North Federal Highway just before 11:30 p.m.
According to police, the scooter crashed into a Mazda 6. Paramedical with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue rushed the injured man to Broward Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim has not been identified at this time, pending family notification. There is no word on what caused the crash to occur and the driver has also not been identified at this time.
No further details were available.
Our thoughts go out to the family of the victim who died in this tragic scooter crash in Fort Lauderdale. Each day, about eight people will lose their lives in various traffic accidents around our state. Scooter and moped crashes are likely to lead to death or serious injury when they collide with a vehicle, especially at high speeds.
All drivers and passengers on our roadways will have legal protections when they have been injured by the negligence of another driver. In cases of death or serious bodily injury, a trusted Florida personal injury lawyer can help recover appropriate compensation for injuries sustained in the crash.
At Rubenstein Law, our attorneys stand ready to assist you in times of need. For your free consultation, please contact us at any time 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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