Lakeland, FL (May 4, 2020) - Police and rescue workers responded to a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on State Road 60. The crash took place on Saturday, May 2nd around 9:30 a.m.
According to reports, Mark Bratcher was operating a motorcycle when he attempted to make a left turn onto 1st Avenue NW. As he made the turn, a collision occurred with a 2015 gray Ford Focus that was driven by Chasity Smith. The crash caused the motorcycle to flip several times, ejecting Bratcher and his passenger Jill Slighter. Smith remained at the scene following the crash.
Rescue workers treated Slighter at the scene and she was taken to the hospital where she was later released. Bratcher suffered critical injuries and is currently hospitalized at Lakeland Regional Health. An investigation into the crash is ongoing at this time.
A Florida motorcycle crash can result in devastating consequences for victims. There are about 10,000 motorcycle accidents in our state each year. Of this number, approximately 80% of motorcycle crash victims will sustain injuries. Typical injuries that can occur in a motorcycle accident include head trauma, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and death in the worst case. Many motorcyclists are injured in crashes that are not their fault.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to those affected by this Lakeland motorcycle accident.
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