Macclenny, FL (July 1, 2019) - A crash between two motorcycles sent both drivers to the hospital in Macclenny on Sunday, June 30th. The crash happened on Steel Bridge Road near Lonnie Wilkerson Lane in the late afternoon hours.
Although there is no exact word on what caused the crash to take place, police report that both motorcyclists were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. There is no further information available on the nature or extent of their injuries at this time. Neither of the motorcyclists has been identified and it is unclear whether there were any passengers on the motorcycles when the accident occurred.
The Florida Highway Patrol is in charge of investigating the crash.
Florida is a dangerous state for motorcyclists with nearly 8,000 reported injuries per year for motorcyclists. About 80 percent of all crashes involving motorcycles will result in injury to a motorcycle rider or passenger. A large number of these crashes will also be serious or fatal in nature.
When you have been involved in a serious motorcycle crash, our Florida motorcycle accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law will have your back. We understand that these crashes are often life-changing events that can affect everything from your ability to work to your daily routines. Our team will fight hard for the compensation you deserve when you have been injured by a negligent motorist.
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