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Osceola County, FL (May 24, 2019) - A 56-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle across Orange Blossom Trial on Thursday, May 23rd. The crash happened around 11:00 p.m., near the intersection with Orange Vista Boulevard.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol report that Anibal Soto was riding his bicycle northbound across Orange Blossom Trail when he was struck by a Honda Civic. The Civic collided with the left side of Soto's bike. Soto was taken by ambulance to Osceola Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Civic has not been identified. Troopers report that Soto was not traveling at a crosswalk when the crash occurred.
The accident remains under investigation at this time.
We wish to extend our condolences to the family of Anibal Soto in this tragic Osceola County crash. Fatalities are reported about eight times per day on Florida's roadways. Bicyclists, such as Mr. Soto, run a high risk of being involved in a crash, especially during nighttime hours where visibility is poor. If the driver is determined to be at fault, Mr. Soto's next-of-kin would have the right to file a claim for his wrongful death.
At Rubenstein Law, we know and understand the devastation caused by a fatal accident. Nothing compares to the pain of losing a loved one so suddenly, especially when another motorist is at fault. Our wrongful death attorneys possess years of experience and can assist you with these complicated claims to recover compensation on behalf of your loved one.
For a free consultation, please call 1-800 FL-Legal at any time.
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