Stuart, FL (March 4, 2020) - A motorcyclist was involved in a crash that took place on the Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart on Sunday, March 1st. The crash happened near Dixie Highway.
According to reports, the motorcycle collided with a truck on the bridge. The Stuart Police Department responded to the crash scene shortly after the incident occurred. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute. There is no further word on the victim's condition at this time. Neither driver was immediately identified.
Motorists were urged to find alternate routes. No additional details have been released.
Florida experiences about 10,000 motorcycle crashes each year. Of this number, more than 8,000 riders will suffer injuries and more than 500 will be killed in the crash. Florida motorcycle accidents are both common and devastating. In many cases, the rider is simply an innocent victim of driver negligence and is left to suffer the consequences.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victim of this motorcycle crash in Stuart.
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