Gibsonton, FL (September 18, 2019) - A 35-year-old man from Tampa was charged with DUI manslaughter after a crash on I-75 near Gibsonton Road on Monday, September 16th. The crash took place around 1:00 a.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Frank Joseph Fisher was traveling southbound on I-75 in a Ford F250 when he rear-ended a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle, 23-year-old Chad Taylor Cagley, was thrown from the bike before it burst into flames. Cagley died at the scene of the crash. Fisher fled the accident but was later located by deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Following an investigation, it was determined that Fisher was impaired and he was charged with DUI manslaughter.
Our thoughts go out to the family of Chad Cagley in this tragic Gibsonton motorcycle crash.
DUI crashes account for hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries each year in Florida. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is one of the most irresponsible acts of negligent driving and continues to cause problems for innocent victims throughout our state.
Drunk driving crashes can be complicated. It is important to have an attorney who is experienced with these types of accidents and can assist you in proving that the reckless behavior of the other driver caused the accident and therefore, the damages and injuries as well. At Rubenstein Law, we have helped victims and their families since 1988. For your free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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