Jacksonville, FL (October 27, 2019) - A bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in Jacksonville on Saturday, October 26th. The crash took place on Third Street.
According to reports, a blue Hyundai Elantra was traveling southbound on Third Street when it was struck by a blue Subaru Outback. The Hyundai then spun onto a sidewalk and struck the bicyclist, pinning her against a light post. Rescue workers rushed to the scene and transported the unidentified bicyclist to a local hospital. She was unable to walk following the crash but did not lose consciousness. There is no word on whether anyone else was hurt in the accident.
No further details have been released at this time.
We hope that the bicyclist who was hurt in this crash makes a complete recovery from her injuries.
This unfortunate accident underscores the fact that a crash can take place anywhere at any time. No one who is on or near the roadway is ever immune from being hurt due to the negligence of another driver. In this case, the bicyclist was simply an innocent bystander who was injured due to the negligence of others.
If you find yourself in this position, you should contact an experienced Florida personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Our team at Rubenstein Law is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We want to help you as you move forward along your path to recovery. For your free consultation with a member of our team, please contact us at any time 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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