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Melbourne, FL (January 15, 2019) - A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash involving a vehicle on Tuesday, January 15th. The crash happened around 7:22 am on US 1 and Post Road.
According to Melbourne EMS Chief Phil Leitz, the motorcyclist was airlifted to a nearby hospital following the accident. The driver of the other vehicle was not hurt. Police have not identified the motorcyclist nor given an update on their condition at this time. There is no word on what led to the crash.
Traffic was backed up as the road was closed for about 90 minutes after the collision. The roadways reopened by 9:10 am. There is no additional information available.
The crash shut down northbound U.S. 1 between Post Road and Parkway Drive for a little over an hour and a half. All lanes were open at 9:10 a.m.
Motorcycle accidents occur quite frequently in Florida and are usually severe in nature. Motorcycle accidents account for about 14% of all traffic-related deaths despite the fact that only about 3% of all registered motor vehicles are motorcycles.
There is no word yet on how this crash occurred. Police will take a close look at the scene and determine which driver was negligent in causing the accident. An innocent victim who has been harmed by another's negligence may have the right to bring a legal claim for personal injury against the other driver.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida motorcycle accident attorneys are here when you need us. Since 1988, we have assisted injured victims and their families in the aftermath of serious accidents. For a free consultation, please give us a call any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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