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Lake City, FL (August 8, 2019) - A Suwannee County fire chief died when his motorcycle was struck by an SUV on Tuesday, August 6th.
According to reports, 40-year-old James E. Sommers was going home following a Suwannee County Commission meeting. He was riding his motorcycle when he was struck by an SUV driven by an unidentified 19-year-old. Sommers suffered critical injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The driver of the SUV and a passenger were not injured.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Charges are pending at this time.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of James E. Sommers. We wish them the best during this difficult time.
There is nothing more devastating than losing a loved one to a Florida traffic accident. Motorcycle accidents, in particular, are particularly dangerous and often have catastrophic results. Motorcycles offer little protection against the dangers of a high impact collision. As a result, a motorcycle crash is often tragic and has irreversible consequences.
At Rubenstein Law, our team of Florida motorcycle accident lawyers will fight for your legal rights. If you or a loved one have been injured in a crash that was not your fault, we will ensure that you are protected and that you obtain appropriate compensation given the seriousness of your case. For a 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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