Martin County, FL (February 7, 2019) – A teenager suffered serious injuries and had to be airlifted to a local hospital in a bicycle accident that took place in Martin County on Wednesday, February 6th.
The Florida Highway Patrol says that 14-year-old Ethan Romaine was riding his bike on a sidewalk on Southeast Community Drive around 12:30 pm when he was struck by a Scion xB hatchback. The driver of the Scion has been identified as Noah Trevor Caisse, 17, of Palm County. Troopers concluded that Caisse approached an intersection and failed to yield the right of way to Romaine, causing the accident to occur between the front passenger side of the vehicle and the bicycle.
Romaine was flown to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach where he was being treated for serious injuries. There is no word or update on his condition at this time.
Police continue to investigate the crash and no information has been released regarding any charges at this time.
Many people, especially children, use bicycles as a preferred mode of transportation. Bicycling is great exercise and a fun hobby for many Floridians. The dangers of riding a bicycle, however, cannot be understated. The fact is that any crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle is likely to lead to very serious injuries and even death in some cases. Bicyclists should always remember to wear helmets and follow all applicable safety and traffic laws to reduce the risk of a collision.
In this crash, it appears as though the driver was negligent by failing to yield to the bicyclist. Such negligence would entitle the bicyclist to bring a personal injury claim to recover for pain and suffering, medical bills and more.
At Rubenstein Law, we understand how serious accidents involving bicycles can be. Our Florida bicycle accident attorneys are here to help you recover the compensation you deserve following a serious and life-changing crash. For a free consultation, please contact us any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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