Panama City Beach, FL (July 31, 2018) – Around 4:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon on Panama City Beach, a motorcycle accident occurred and left a cyclist critically injured. The accident took place on Pinetree Avenue and involved an SUV.
The Florida Highway Patrol said that 41-year-old Eric Smith was riding his 2007 Yamaha and failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Pinetree Avenue and Quarts Street.
Smith rode his bike into the intersection, which caused it to crash into the left rear side of a 2005 Nissan Armada driven by 23-year-old Monica Alvarado. Smith received critical injuries as a result of the accident and was taken to the Bay County Medical Center. No one else was injured.
The accident is being investigated, and charges are pending.
In Florida, there is a reportable auto accident every 92 seconds. Many of these accidents are motorcycle accidents. In fact, according to statistics, motorcycle riders are the most likely type of motor vehicle users to lose their lives in a crash. If you are a motorcyclist who has been injured in a serious accident, our condolences are with you during this difficult time.
We understand that injuries can overwhelm your life and sometimes place you in a difficult situation, especially when you have received catastrophic or long-term injuries. We want to help you protect your rights following an accident. Call us today at Rubenstein Law at 1-800-FL-LEGAL for more information.
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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