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Putnam County, FL (July 10, 2019) - A 16-year-old bicyclist died in a crash with a car in Putnam County. The accident took place on Tuesday, July 9th.
According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Paul Shamblin was riding his bicycle when he attempted to cross US-17 near East Main Street. As he was crossing the road, Shamblin was struck by a vehicle. He suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The driver of the car remained at the scene following the collision but has not been identified at this time.
Officers continue to investigate the crash. No further details have been released.
Our condolences go out to the family of Paul Shamblin who was tragically killed in this Putnam County bicycle crash. On average, Florida sees just over 100 deaths annually as a result of bicycle crashes across our state. Many bicyclists are involved in crashes with vehicles at night and in poorly lit areas. Drivers may also be impaired or distracted and may fail to see a bicyclist in the roadway, thus leading to a serious crash. Due to the nature of these accidents, bicyclists frequently sustain serious injuries, and fatalities are common.
If you or a loved one have been affected by a Florida bicycle accident, our team at Rubenstein Law is here to help. We understand what you are experiencing and want to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. For your free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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