Riverview, FL (September 24, 2018) - A 73-year-old bicyclist is dead following a hit-and-run crash on Sunday, September 23rd. Police say that John Dilgard was riding a mountain bike on Kings Avenue South around 12:45 am when he was struck by a passing vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene after the collision.
Bystanders called 911 after seeing Dilgard lying in the roadway. EMS and fire personnel arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene. Police believe that the driver who hit Dilgard was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Authorities were able to locate the suspect and the suspect's vehicle a short time later but have not released any additional information.
Charges are pending at this time.
Our thoughts are with the family of John Dilgard. A fatal accident is one of the most difficult things for a family to experience, and there are 540 bicycle-involved crashes every month in Florida. When an innocent person is taken away due to the negligence of another, the family will feel a sense of sadness, frustration, and anger. These feelings are only multiplied when a driver flees the scene following the crash.
Fortunately, there is help available. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys can help when your loved has been killed in an accident that was not their fault. We fight hard to earn maximum compensation for the loss of your family member. To speak with an attorney for free, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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