Lake County, FL (August 20, 2018) - One man is dead and a woman is injured following a motorcycle crash in Lake County Sunday night. The motorcycle rider is identified as William Clarke, 54, of Clermont. Police say that Clarke was riding his motorcycle southbound on CR-450. He then attempted to pass several vehicles in a no passing zone.
As he attempted to complete the pass, Clarke failed to return to the southbound lane of travel. He struck a vehicle driven by 66 year old Migdalia Conner. Clarke died from his injuries. Conner suffered minor injuries, but there is no word on the nature of her injuries.
Florida State Troopers continue to investigate this crash.
Motorcycle crashes are some of the most deadly accidents that we encounter in our practice. In 2015, there were over 600 reported motorcycle fatalities in the State of Florida. A close examination of the accident scene is required in order to determine who is at fault in Florida motorcycle accident case. If a motorcyclist is hurt through no fault of their own, they possess the right to bring a claim against the other driver for injuries sustained in the motorcycle crash.
We know that being hurt in any type of accident is a traumatic experience. We want to stand by your every step of the way. At Rubenstein Law, we are here to help. Call us today at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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