St. Petersburg, FL (June 25, 2018) – A motorcyclist died in a Gandy Boulevard crash that happened in St. Petersburg. The motorcyclist died in the crash that took place on Saturday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department, who responded to the incident.
48-year-old Michael Majchrowski died at the scene of the accident. He was wearing a helmet. The crash happened shortly before midnight at the intersection connecting Gandy Boulevard and Fourth Street.
At the time, Majchrowski was riding on his BMW motorcycle on Gandy. Police said that he slowed down for the red light at Fourth Street. The traffic signal changed from red to green, and Majchrowski approached without stopping.
22-year-old Dylan Charles Baron was driving southbound on Fourth. He had been driving drunk and was also drowsy at the wheel. He ran the red light and crashed right into the motorcycle.
As a result, Majchrowski was thrown from his bike and died in the accident. At this time, police are still investigating the crash.
In 2015, over 5,000 people died in Florida motorcycle crashes. Florida actually tends to have the most motorcycle crash fatalities in the entire U.S. These accidents happen for many reasons. If somebody was acting negligently on the roadways and a loved one was killed, you might wonder where to turn.
If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash that could have been prevented, we want to extend our sincere condolences to you during this difficult time. The moments and days after an accident can be scary and overwhelming. Protect yourself and turn to an attorney in your time of need. Call us today.
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