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Pinellas County, FL (February 19, 2019) - A 56-year-old bicyclist was killed in a crash that took place Sunday, February 17th.
Police say that Anthony Violante was riding eastbound on West Bay drive. Violante was riding on the sidewalk when a driver attempted to make a westbound turn onto Bay Drive. The driver, a 17-year-old, struck Violante, who was ejected from the bicycle. Violante was taken by ambulance to Bayfront Hospital with serious injuries. He later passed away from those injuries.
The driver was not injured. At this time, neither speed nor alcohol appeared to play a role in the crash, but an investigation remains ongoing. There is no word on whether any charges will be filed against the driver.
At this time, we extend our warmest thoughts to the loved ones of Anthony Violante, who was taken too soon in a terrible accident. Being involved in a Florida bicycle accident can be a terrifying experience. Bicyclists often experience serious and devastating injuries as a result of collisions with cars and other vehicles. In some cases, motorists fail to follow traffic laws leading to collisions with bicyclists. From distraction to impairment to reckless driving, when a driver's negligence results in injuries, the bicyclist is entitled to compensation for their medical bills and pain and suffering caused by the crash.
If you have been hurt while riding a bicycle, a Florida bicycle accident attorney can protect your legal rights. The attorneys at Rubenstein Law have handled serious bicycle accident cases all across Florida since 1988. For a free consultation, please call us 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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