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Putnam County, FL (October 21, 2018) - An elderly motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Saturday, October 20th in Putnam County. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes of US 17 around 8:00 pm.
The Florida Highway Patrol says that John Moore, 66, was riding his Harley-Davidson on US 17 when a Ford F-150 turned left in front of him. The Ford then hit the side of the motorcycle. Moore was ejected in the crash and his bike overturned. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver is identified as Brian Plante, 50. Plante was not hurt in the crash but there are pending charges against him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Annually, more than 5,000 people are killed in motorcycle crashes. Motorcycle accidents tend to be catastrophic in nature. When a motorcycle accident occurs, police must closely examine the scene to determine if the motorcyclist or the other vehicle was at fault for causing the crash.
In this crash, it appears as though a failure to yield led to to the collision involving John Moore. When an innocent motorcyclist dies in a collision, the motorcyclist's family may have the right to bring a wrongful death claim against the other driver.
If you have a lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, the Florida motorcycle accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law can help. We are here to assist you 24/7. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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