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Fort Walton Beach, FL - Bicyclist Seriously Injured While Crossing the Road
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Fort Walton Beach, FL (November 6, 2018) - Authorities in Fort Walton Beach are investigating after a bicycle rider was struck while crossing the road. The crash took place on Monday, November 5th around 4:00 pm.
Police say that Barry Todd Manfield was traveling southbound on his bike near Hawkins Road. At the same time, a Kia Sorento passing through the intersection stuck Banfield as he tried to cross the road. Banfield was transported to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center with serious injuries. The driver of the Kia has been identified as 56-year-old Deborah Lee Long. Neither Long nor her passenger suffered injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, Florida is the most dangerous state in the country for bicyclists. While many bicycle riders are out for fun or exercise, riding a bike can turn into a deadly activity on a moment's notice. In this case, our thoughts are with the family of Barry Todd Manfield.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a Florida bicycle accident, you may have legal rights. The Florida bicycle accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here to help you get the compensation you deserve. For a free consultation, give us a call 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
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