Okeechobee County, FL (March 24, 2020) - A bicyclist died after a crash that took place in Okeechobee County on Sunday, March 22nd. The crash happened in the 3000 block of Highway 441 near a Dollar General store.
Details are limited at this time, however, officers say that the bicyclist was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle. Information regarding how the crash occurred is not available at this time and the name of the deceased victim has not been released. There is no word on whether any other injuries were reported.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim during this difficult time. It is extremely difficult to lose a loved one to a traffic-related crash. The days and weeks following a fatal crash are filled with heartbreak and devastation over the sudden death of a family member.
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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