Martin County, FL (January 26, 2020) - A 31-year-old woman lost her life when her motorcycle blew a tire along I-95 in Martin County. The crash took place at approximately 10:45 p.m.
According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, Micah Runion, 33, was riding a 1997 Harley Davidson northbound on I-95. Suddenly, the rear tire of the bike blew out, causing the motorcycle to roll over and come to rest on its left side. Runion's passenger, Denise Lambo, was thrown from the bike and struck the pavement before coming to rest partially in the inside left lane of the roadway. Lambo was pronounced dead at the scene by rescue workers. Runion was rushed to the hospital where he was listed in serious condition. No other vehicles were involved in the collision.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the friends and family of Crystal Lambo and we hope that Micah Runion is able to make a full recovery from his injuries.
Fatal accidents can occur for a variety of reasons. While deadly crashes often occur due to the negligence of at least one motorist, they can also happen due to equipment defects such as tire blowouts. When a tire blowout happens, there must be a thorough investigation into the cause of the blowout in order to determine which party should be held responsible. In some cases, it may be possible to pursue a wrongful death or personal injury action following an investigation into the accident.
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