Manatee County, FL (January 21, 2019) - A fatal crash involving a bicycle and a car took place on I-75 in Manatee County on Monday, January 20th. The incident took place in the northbound lanes of US 19 around 9:00 pm.
The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene immediately following the crash. Reports indicate that at least one person suffered fatal injuries and has been pronounced dead. There was no immediate word on the identity of the deceased victim and officers have not said what caused the crash to take place. No additional details surrounding the accident were immediately released and no additional information is available.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
A fatal crash is reported on our roadways about every three hours. There is nothing more challenging or heartbreaking than facing the future after you have lost a loved one in a car accident. The loss is sudden and unexpected and prevents you from having time to properly plan for and grieve the tragedy.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys know what you are going through. We have assisted hundreds of people in similar situations and we know that it is never easy to move forward and try to pick up the pieces. We have assisted many families in the recovery process by protecting their legal rights when their loved one has been killed by another motorist's negligence.
If we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to call us at 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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