Hillsborough County, FL (November 5, 2018) - A 61-year-old man from Wesley Chapel was killed in a bicycle accident on Sunday, November 4th. The crash took place in Hillsborough County on Hillsborough Avenue near Harney Avenue.
Police say the bicyclist was riding east on Hillsborough when he attempted to make a lane change. As the lane change occurred, he was struck by a Dodge vehicle driven by 45-year-old Corey Nathan Lucas. Lucas was heading westbound on Hillsborough at the time of the collision. The man was thrown from his bicycle and ended up on the shoulder of the roadway.
EMS rushed the injured bicyclist to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate this crash.
Our thoughts go out to the family of the man killed in this tragic Hillsborough County bicycle accident. Bicycling is an activity that many people do for fun or for exercise and is a good alternative to driving. In some cases, however, it can turn tragic on a moment's notice.
Each year, Florida experiences more than 100 deaths related to bicycle crashes. The cause of each crash must be closely examined. Both bicyclists and drivers should follow basic safety precautions such as observing all traffic laws and maintaining a proper lookout for all other traffic on the road. Bicyclists should ride in visible clothing and should ride only during the daytime or in well-lit areas at nighttime.
Despite safety precautions, we know that accidents will still occur. When they do, the Florida bicycle accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law can help. If you or a loved one have been hurt in a bicycle accident, call us 24/7 for a free consultation and case evaluation 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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