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Keystone Heights, FL (July 19, 2019) - A 57-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition following a crash with a pickup truck. The crash took place around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17th.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to County Road 214 and Hall Lake Road to investigate the crash. According to reports, Lonnie Smith was riding a bicycle when a pickup truck got behind her. The truck, driven by an unidentified female, attempted to pass Smith. Smith then decided to make a left turn and was hit by the pickup truck while making the turn. Smith was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the truck driver was not injured.
Police are still investigating the incident. No charges have been filed at this time.
There are thousands of bicycle crashes reported in Florida each year. Unfortunately, many bicycle crashes tend to involve serious injuries, such as head and neck injuries, brain injuries, and broken bones. There are many causes of bicycle accidents, including speeding, reckless driving, and distraction. Each crash must be carefully investigated in order to determine the cause.
In Florida, bicyclists have the same legal rights given to motorists in cases where injuries occur on the road. An injured bicyclist can recover compensation from a negligent driver responsible for causing the injuries. The types of compensation available include pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and possibly more. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida bicycle accident attorneys take these cases seriously and will stand up for you when you have been harmed by the careless actions of others.
For your free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal. We are standing by 24/7, waiting to hear from you.
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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