On March 24, Mark West Jr. was riding his motorcycle on Lorraine Road near Waterway Boulevard when he tried to negotiate a curve in the road. He lost control of his motorcycle and struck a concrete median. The motorcycle fell to the side and West was thrown into the grassy median on the side. He was immediately rushed to Sarasota Memorial Hospital but died due to his injuries.
Mark West Jr. was 26 at the time of the accident and was initially from Utah. However, he had moved to Lakewood Ranch and started a job at Marine Concepts in Sarasota. Everyone said that he was a happy person who loved his job as an engineer, working on boat hulls, flight simulators, and more.
Just eight days before the crash that ended his life, he had proposed to his high school sweetheart. His brother also passed away in a motorcycle crash.
At Rubenstein Law, we want to help if you believe a loved one’s life ended too soon due to negligence. We understand that there are many elements that can cause a wrongful death claim, from negligent drivers who don’t pay attention to the roads to conditions that make a road dangerous. Call us for more information on how we can help you every step of the way at 1-800-FL-LEGAL.
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