Orange County, FL (August 14, 2018) – On Goldenrod Road in Orange County, a deadly motorcycle accident took place that led to the death of one person. The Florida Highway Patrol said that a motorcycle was traveling southbound at the time when a truck started making a U-turn and struck the vehicle. The victim was a 55-year-old.
Officials have not yet identified the victim’s name to the general public but said that he sustained serious and life-threatening injuries due to the crash. Witnesses confirmed that the man had to be extricated from the motorcycle. From there, emergency responders were called to aid at the scene.
When the victim arrived at the hospital, he was immediately pronounced dead. The other driver, a 44-year-old from Kissimmee, also suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
At this time, police continue to investigate and have said that no charges have been filed.
Motorcycle fatalities happen every year on Florida roadways. In fact, motorcyclists account for 20% of all motor vehicle fatalities that happen on our roads. This is a high percentage, seeing as motorcycles only account for 3% of registered vehicles. Let us extend our condolences to you if you have lost somebody close to you in a serious motorcycle accident.
The moments and days following an accident can be a scary and overwhelming time. We want you to protect yourself during this time, which also means the rights of your family and other loved ones. We understand that these accidents can happen quickly on what seemed like a normal day. Call us for more information on your case at Rubenstein Law.
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