Sarasota, FL (February 7, 2020) - A bicyclist was seriously hurt in a crash that took place in Sarasota on Wednesday, February 5th. The crash was reported around 1:00 p.m. along US 301.
According to reports, 27-year-old Shawna Poindexter was driving a 2017 Chevy when she ran a red light on US 301. Poindexter collided with a vehicle that was turning left onto US 301. Her vehicle she veered away from the first crash and struck a bicyclist before hitting two stopped cars in the right-hand turn lane on 301. The bicyclist, 24-year-old Peter Stillwell, was seriously injured in the crash. He was taken to the hospital by paramedics. It is not clear whether his injuries are life-threatening.
Poindexter received a citation for running a red light.
Bicycling is a hobby that many Floridians enjoy. Bicycle riding provides a good form of exercise and is also used as a mode of transportation for some people. While bicycling has many benefits, it also brings risks. Each year, hundreds of bicyclists across our state are killed or injured in crashes involving vehicles. Bicyclists are vulnerable to the effects of a vehicle crash and may end up with serious or debilitating injuries when a collision occurs.
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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