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St. Petersburg, FL - Motorcyclist Dies in Crash with School Bus

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

St. Petersburg, FL (September 12, 2018) - A school bus and motorcycle collided on Tuesday, September 11th resulting in the death of the motorcyclist.  According to initial reports, 21 year old Wanderley Rosales Echemen was riding his motorcycle when he came into the path of a school bus.  The bus attempted to make a left turn in front of Echemen.  There was not enough time to complete the turn, however, and Echemen slammed into the side of the bus.  

Echemen suffered critical injuries from the collision and was pronounced dead at the accident scene.  The bus, which was coming from Nina Harris School, was carrying several children at the time of the crash. No one on board was injured. 

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.  Troopers report that charges are pending.  

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of Wanderley Echemen in this tragic crash.  Motorcycle riders face great risk of death or serious injury.  Approximately 25% of all vehicle-related fatalities occur in crashes involving motorcycles.

In this crash, the subsequent police investigation appears that it will lead to charges against the bus driver.  Drivers who fail to yield to a motorcycle may face charges and also will have civil liability for any injuries resulting in the crash.  The deceased motorcyclist's family will have the right to bring a wrongful death claim against the driver responsible for this tragic crash.

If you or a loved one have been hurt in a Florida motorcycle accident, the attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here to help.  For a free consultation, give us a call 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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