Orange County, FL (February 28, 2020) - A woman and her 7-year-old daughter were killed after being struck by a motorcycle in Orange County. The crash took place on Thursday, February 27th along State Road 436 near Old Cheney Highway.
Anelsy Aguero Alba, 34, and her daughter were crossing SR 436 when they were hit by a 2015 Honda motorcycle. The motorcycle crossed after the median after the initial impact and then collided with a van. Both Anelsy and the 7-year-old were transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando where they later died as a result of their injuries. According to troopers, the motorcyclist did not have a proper permit allowing him to operate the motorcycle. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Bryan Smith, was taken to Orlando Health with serious injuries. The van driver was not injured.
Charges are expected to be filed against Smith. There is no further information available at this time.
Our condolences go out to the families of the deceased victims.
About eight deadly collisions are reported every 24 hours in Florida. Motorists, as well as pedestrians, are both at risk of being injured or killed in a Florida car accident. Unfortunately, negligent drivers can place anyone in danger at any time. Those on and around our roadways should always take precautions to minimize their chances of being involved in a crash.
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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