Old Cheney Highway, FL (June 29, 2018) – An Orlando motorcyclist lost his life on Thursday morning due to another vehicle striking him. The accident happened on the Old Cheney Highway and Coletta Drive.
At the time of the accident, 49-year-old Eric Smith was riding on his Yamaha motorcycle on the highway around 9:10 a.m. A driver started coming through on Coletta Drive and pulled into the intersection. They did so right in front of the motorcycle. The Florida Highway Patrol was called to investigate.
The driver was identified as a 76-year-old Orlando man in a Toyota Camry. He stopped at the stop sign before he turned into the intersection. The Yamaha motorcycle struck the back of the Camry vehicle.
Smith was immediately rushed to Florida Hospital East and he died due to his severe injuries. The driver of the Toyota was not injured. Troopers continue to investigate how it happened at this time.
In 2015, Florida saw a 30% increase in motorcycle accidents, which makes it the highest yet on record. Florida has more fatalities than any other state when it comes to motorcycle accidents.
Our sincere condolences are with you if you have lost a loved one in a serious motorcycle accident. Injuries and fatalities can overwhelm your life, but don’t let this happen. If you or a loved one have been injured or killed, contact us at Rubenstein Law. We are waiting to hear from you at 1-800-FL-LEGAL.
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