Miami-Dade, FL (August 18, 2018) – A fatal motorcycle crash took place between a motorcycle and a semi-truck in Miami-Dade, which caused a backup on the Florida Turnpike extension. The accident took place at Northwest 106th Street, according to highway officials.
Joe Sanchez of the Florida Highway Patrol said that traffic was back up and running around 9 a.m. this morning. When the accident occurred, all but one southbound lane had to close as Rescue crews responded to the scene for several hours. Down the highway, there was another multi-vehicle crash reported that shut down lanes for hours.
At this time, there was only one fatality but no names have been released. The investigation into the matter continues at this time.
In Florida, there are about 400,000 accidents that take place on our roads every year. According to statistics, motorcycle riders are the most likely type of motor vehicle user to die in a crash. In fact, in 2015 alone, more than 5,000 people lost their lives in these horrific crashes. We want to extend our condolences to you if you or someone you know has lost their life in one of these accidents.
The moments to weeks following an accident can be an overwhelming time for either you or the family of a victim. It is an important time to have a legal advocate on your side. We realize that many of these accidents happen on what started as a normal day, and suddenly your life is turned upside-down. Contact us today at Rubenstein Law to find out how we can assist you at 1-800-FL-LEGAL.
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