Pasco County, FL (January 16, 2019) – A bicyclist injured in a crash on US 41 on Monday, January 14th has been identified by police.
21-year-old Hannah Sharon King was riding her bicycle near the intersection with State Road 54 just before 1:00 pm. King attempted to cross the road from the northbound lanes of US 41. As she was crossing, she was hit by a 2017 Infinity SUV. The driver of the SUV was identified as 36-year-old Deanna Nicole Midkiff. Midkiff struck King’s at the intersection.
King was airlifted to St. Joseph’s Hospital with serious injuries.
Police continue to investigate and there is no additional information currently available.
Florida is home to an abundance of bicycle riders. Bicycling can be an enjoyable activity for many and is also a good form of exercise. Unfortunately, there are many dangers associated with riding a bicycle, including the possibility of a serious traffic accidents. Bicyclists riding on busy streets and highways are more likely to be involved in a crash with a vehicle.
If you have sustained injuries in a bicycle accident, you could be entitled to legal compensation. At Rubenstein Law, we have served injured Floridians since 1988. For your free case evaluation, please call us 24/7 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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