St. Petersburg, FL (July 26, 2018) – A Moped driver from St. Petersburg was left with critical injuries in an accident that took place between their vehicle and another car. Police arrived at the scene to find one with serious injuries.
St. Petersburg Police were called to the scene, which took place this morning around 8 a.m. They found a 56-year-old man who had suffered critical injuries when a car struck the side of his moped. At this time, they are investigating how the accident occurred.
The accident happened on 5th Avenue North just west of 16th Street. The moped driver was quickly transported to Bayfront Health. At this time, his name has not yet been released.
The driver of the vehicle has not been injured but he is currently assisting police with the investigation.
Over 250,000 people were injured in accidents on Florida roadways in 2017 alone. Many of these people would be taken to the hospital with a variety of minor and critical injuries. These accidents can be prevented with certain measures. Our condolences are with you if you have been injured in a serious accident.
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