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Indian River County, FL (February 12, 2019) - A crash on Monday, February 11th left a motorcyclist suffering from serious injuries. The crash involved the motorcycle and another vehicle and took place around 1:00 pm near the intersection of Eighth Street and Indian River Boulevard.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to investigate the accident. Troopers declined to release any specific details on how the crash took place. The motorcyclist was airlifted to a trauma center at Indian River Hospital. The driver of the vehicle was also hospitalized but did not suffer serious injuries. Neither the motorcyclist nor the driver of the car was identified.
The area was closed for about two hours while police and rescue workers were at the scene. There are no further details available at this time.
Motorcycles can be very dangerous and deadly. About 14% of all fatal traffic-related crashes involve motorcycles. While many people enjoy riding as a hobby or even as a primary mode of transportation, the fact remains that motorcyclists take a huge risk each time they get on the roadway. A crash with a larger vehicle is likely to have devastating results.
If you have experienced injuries in a motorcycle accident you may be wondering where to turn next. You now have to deal with many issues including prolonged medical treatment, pain and suffering and time missed from work. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida motorcycle accident attorneys can provide you with answers and some relief during a difficult time. Our attorneys have the skills and experience to obtain the compensation you need to help you get back on your feet.
For your free consultation, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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