Pasco County, FL (February 19, 2020) - A crash involving two motorcycles was reported on I-75 in Pasco County on Wednesday, February 19th. The crash took place in the southbound lanes of the highway.
According to officials with the Pasco Fire Rescue, one of the motorcyclists was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert. A medical helicopter was also dispatched to the scene. The cause of the crash has not been released at this time and there is no information on the identity of the motorcyclists involved.
The collision caused the southbound lanes of the roadway to be closed and the road was expected to remain closed for several hours Wednesday morning. No additional details have been released.
We extend our condolences to the motorcyclist who was injured in this crash on I-75 in Pasco County. Each year, about 250,000 injury accidents take place in Florida. Many of these crashes involve motorcycles. While motorcycle riding can be a fun activity and a hobby for some, the dangers of riding cannot be understated. Even if every possible precaution is followed, accidents still happen and, in some accidents, an innocent motorcyclist can sustain serious or fatal injuries in a matter of seconds.
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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