Jacksonville, FL (September 15, 2018) - A bicyclist is dead after a collision with a vehicle in Jacksonville on Friday, September 14th. According to investigators with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the bicyclist was traveling on St. Johns Bluff Road around 5:00 pm. At the same time, a truck collided with the bicycle.
Police have not released the cause for the crash. The bicyclist, who has not been identified, was rushed to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries. The truck driver remained on scene to cooperate with officers.
Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash. The accident remains under investigation.
We are saddened to hear of the tragic results in this crash. Each day, bicyclists across the state of Florida face the risk of being involved in serious and catastrophic accidents. A bicyclist is especially vulnerable because they share the road with larger, faster and more powerful vehicles.
When a bicyclist is injured due to the negligence of another, Florida’s personal injury laws come into play. An innocent bicyclist may bring a personal injury case against an at fault driver and recover for their injuries, including medical bills and pain and suffering.
We never like to see anyone hurt in a bicycle accident. In these difficult times, our Florida bicycle accident attorneys can help. Call us for a free consultation at Rubenstein Law, 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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