Hernando County, FL (July 16, 2018) – The Florida Highway Patrol said that an accident took place in Hernando County when a man hit a man on a motor scooter. The scooter accident took place yesterday on U.S. 19. The man on the scooter lost his life in the incident.
51-year-old Timothy Guillotte died at the scene of the accident. He wasn’t wearing a helmet at the time. The other driver was identified as 70-year-old Jerry Cowling of Brooksville, who was not injured.
The incident happened yesterday around 10:58 a.m. at the intersection of St. Andrews Boulevard. Cowling was driving a 2011 Chevy Aveo north on US 19 when he tried turning left onto St. Andrews Boulevard. He struck the Honda Silver Wing that Guillotte was driving. The Honda struck the right side of the Aveo.
A staggering 14% of all motor vehicle fatalities involve those on motorcycles. Florida happens to have the most motorcycle crash fatalities in the entire U.S. Our condolences are with you if you have lost somebody in a motor scooter or motorcycle accident and need our assistance.
At Rubenstein Law, we work for you every step of the way, keeping you updated so that you can make informed decisions about your case. Accidents can overwhelm your life, but we don’t want this to happen. Let us stand by your side in the midst of your case. Call us today 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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