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St. Petersburg, FL (March 9, 2019) - A woman was critically injured when her motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Tyrone Boulevard, near 13th Avenue North, on Friday, March 8th.
The St. Petersburg Police Department responded to the accident scene. Officers report that 59-year-old Terri Heisele was riding a 2001 Suzuki motorcycle in a northwest direction on Tyrone Boulevard. Heisele was in the curbside lane when she struck a 2015 Infiniti sedan. The Infiniti was attempting to turn eastbound on 13th Avenue when the side of the car collided with Heisele's motorcycle. Heisele was critically injured in the accident and was rushed to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg for treatment. The Infiniti driver was not injured.
An investigation into the collision is ongoing. Police have ruled out alcohol as a factor in the accident.
Over 250,000 injury crashes will take place this year in Florida, and many of these crashes will involve motorcycles. When a motorcycle crash occurs, the damage is often catastrophic. As we see in this accident, motorcycles offer little protection against the dangers of the road. Even though there are certain safety precautions that motorcyclists can and should take, such as wearing a helmet, there is often nothing that can be done to prevent serious injury in a motorcycle crash.
Our thoughts go out to Terri Heisele in this tragic motorcycle crash, and we hope she receives the treatment necessary to facilitate a full recovery.
When you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash, an experienced Florida motorcycle accident attorney can assist you with receiving compensation. If the crash was not your fault, the law protects your right to recover for your injuries. Obtaining the best possible result requires the skill and experience of a seasoned attorney.
At Rubenstein Law, we have assisted motorcycle accident victims since 1988. Our attorneys and staff remain dedicated to helping each client receive the best possible outcome in their situation. For a free consultation, give us a call any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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