Orange County, FL (September 12, 2018) - On Tuesday, September 11th, a 7 year old boy was struck while riding his bicycle. The crash occurred near the intersection of North Avalon Park Boulevard and Faberge Drive.
Officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, along with rescue units responded to the crash scene. The boy was provided medical treatment on scene and later transported by EMS to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. He is currently listed in stable condition, but there is no further word on the nature of his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was not immediately identified by FHP. There is no word on the exact sequence of events that led to the crash.
Bicycle accidents are a common occurrence in Florida. Unfortunately, our state actually leads the nation in per capita rate of deaths among all bicyclists with .57 deaths per 100,000 people. The number injured far exceeds the number killed each year.
There are a few tips that bicyclists can implement to help avoid accidents:
- Wear appropriate clothing, including light colored clothing and reflectors if riding at night
- Follow all traffic laws and yield to vehicles where necessary
- Avoid riding in areas of high traffic or poorly lit areas
- Ride with the flow of traffic rather than against
While bicyclists can take every possible safety precaution, we understand that accidents still happen. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida bicycle accident attorneys are here to help in times of need. For a free consultation, call us 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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