St. Petersburg, FL (October 4, 2021) - A 28-year-old man was killed in a bicycle accident that took place in St. Petersburg on Monday. The accident was reported just after midnight at the intersection of Antilles Drive and 105th Terrace North.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an 18-year-old woman from Clearwater was traveling northbound when she struck the bicyclist. The bicyclist was seriously hurt and later pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers have not identified the victims at this time. The 18-year-old driver was not injured. There is no word on any charges at this time.
No additional details are available.
Florida is home to many bicyclists. With a warm-weather climate, bicycle riders can be seen out at all times of the year in our state. Riding a bike, however, brings certain dangers into play, including the risk of being involved in a crash with a vehicle. About 100 bicyclists lose their lives every year in bicycle crashes that take place throughout Florida. Drivers are often at fault for failing to follow basic traffic laws and causing a catastrophic crash to occur.
Our condolences go out to the family of the victim following this St. Petersburg bicycle crash.
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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