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Gilchrist County, FL - Moped Driver Dies in Overnight Crash Involving Deputy

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Gilchrist County, FL (May 8, 2019) - A moped driver died in a crash that took place in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 8th. Police say that the crash occurred on State Road 26, near County Road 313, around 3:15 a.m.

According to investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol, a man riding a moped collided with a patrol vehicle operated by a Dixie County Sheriff's Deputy. The moped driver, a man from Gainesville, died at the accident scene. He has not been identified, pending family notification. The deputy was not hurt in the crash and has not been identified.

Troopers are still looking into the crash and charges are pending at this time.

Mopeds and motorcycles are relied upon for transportation by many people in our state. Others enjoy riding these vehicles as a hobby and for enjoyment. The unfortunate reality is that a crash involving a motorcycle or moped is likely going to be very serious in nature and can even result in fatalities under certain circumstances. Our deepest sympathies are extended to those affected by this crash in Gilchrist County.

The Florida motorcycle and moped accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law understand how life-altering a motorcycle or moped accident can be. If you have lost a loved one in one of these crashes or you have been hurt yourself by another's negligence, you have valuable legal rights. To speak with a member of our team, please give us a call 24/7 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 any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments

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