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Jacksonville, FL (June 17, 2019) - A man riding a motorbike was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a vehicle on Sunday, June 16th. The collision took place on Butler Boulevard.
According to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol, a 34-year-old biker was traveling eastbound on Butler near Gate Parkway when his mini bike was hit by a vehicle. The vehicle left the scene after striking the man. When rescue workers arrived on the scene, they pronounced the man dead from his injuries. He has not been identified, pending family member notification. Officers are still looking for the suspect vehicle and have not released a possible description of the car at this time.
No further details were immediately available.
There are about 100,000 hit-and-run crashes in Florida each year. This number accounts for about 25% of all reported accidents in our state. A hit-and-run crash can be a devastating event for victims and the families of victims who are forced to deal with the destruction left behind. In this crash, we see the worst-case scenario, in which a hit-and-run resulted in death. Our condolences go out to the family who will now have to deal with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys are ready to step in when your loved one has been killed due to negligence on our streets or highways. We understand that there any many innocent victims of all types of traffic accidents. We will fight aggressively to obtain compensation on behalf of your deceased loved one. We are standing by now to take your call. For your free consultation, 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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