Pompano Beach, FL (September 23, 2018) - A bicyclist died following a crash in Pompano Beach on Saturday, September 21st. The crash occurred around 8:000 pm near the 3300 block of North Dixie Highway. The Broward County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash scene.
According to authorities, the victim was riding a bicycle when he was struck by an unidentified vehicle. The victim was transported to Broward Health North where he died from his injuries. Police have not identified the deceased bicyclist or the driver at this time. There is no word on what caused the crash to take place and police have not said if charges are forthcoming. The driver stayed at the scene to cooperate with officers following the crash.
There is no further information available.
Being involved in a Florida bicycle accident can be a scary 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.
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