Levy County, FL (October 18, 2018) - A bicyclist suffered injuries after being involved in a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday, October 17th.
Authorities report that 29-year-old Filip Rysavy was riding his bicycle along the shoulder in the eastbound lanes of US 27, near County Road 335. While riding, his bicycle was hit from behind by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene immediately after the collision. There is very little information available regarding the vehicle that hit Rysavy other than it was possibly gray in color.
Rysavy was transported to UF Health Shands following the crash, around 12:12 pm. The extent of his injuries and his current condition are unknown. Anyone with information regarding the crash is urged to call the Florida Highway Patrol at 800-387-1290.
Hit-and-run crashes account for approximately 25% of all accidents that are reported across Florida. Not only is it ethically and morally irresponsible to leave the scene of a crash, but it is also illegal to do so. Failing to remain at the scene of an accident involving bodily injury can result in felony charges for the responsible driver. In this case, the driver will face those charges once apprehended. The driver could also be held civilly responsible in a negligence lawsuit for the injuries suffered by Philip Rysavy.
Hit-and-run cases can be complicated. In some cases, a hit-and-run driver does not have insurance leading to issues finding compensation for the innocent victim. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury attorneys can help if you have been involving in a hit-and-run crash.
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