Hillsborough County, FL (August 29, 2019) - A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash involving another vehicle in Hillsborough County on Tuesday, August 27th. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of West Hillsborough Avenue and Countryway Boulevard.
According to reports, the motorcyclist was driving a 2005 Suzuki GSX R6 northbound on Hillsborough. At the same time, 31-year-old Joshua Patrick Weirick was driving a 2004 Ford Fusion eastbound in the left turn lane of Hillsborough. Weirick attempted to make a left turn but turned directly into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle rider was thrown from the bike and sustained critical injuries. He was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in critical condition. The name of the motorcyclist has not been released pending family notification.
Police charged Weirick with failure to yield for causing the crash. No other injuries were reported.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the motorcycle rider and his family during this difficult time.
Motorcycles are popular among many people in our state and can be a great form of entertainment and also can be relied upon as a primary mode of transportation. Riding a motorcycle, however, can bring a great risk of serious bodily harm. Many times motorcycle riders suffer debilitating injuries in crashes which are not their fault. Drivers of other vehicles can be negligent by failing to observe motorcycles until it is too late to avoid a serious crash.
When you or a loved one have been hurt on a motorcycle, a skilled and experienced Florida motorcycle accident lawyer can come to your assistance. At Rubenstein Law, we have helped countless numbers of motorcyclists who have been hurt by the negligence of other motorists. We are here to fight for you and protect your legal rights.
For a free consultation and case evaluation, please give us a call any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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