Sunrise, FL (April 22, 2019) - A bicyclist is dead following a hit-and-run crash on Monday, April 22nd. The crash happened along West Oakland Park Boulevard around 3:45 p.m.
According to officials with the Sunrise Police Department, the bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene. Police have not identified the bicyclist at this time. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was taken into custody a short time later. The driver has also not been identified publicly.
The eastbound lanes of West Oakland Park Boulevard were closed while an investigation into the crash was ongoing. Drivers were advised to take alternate routes.
This is a truly tragic hit-and-run crash in Sunrise. Hit-and-run accidents are a major problem in Florida, accounting for about 25% of all reported vehicle collisions in our state. Annually, this adds up to over 100,000 accidents where a driver causes a crash and leaves the scene. Hit-and-run accidents can take a major personal and financial toll on their victims. As we see in this crash, the worst of these accidents can take innocent lives.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a hit-and-run crash, a skilled and experienced Florida personal injury attorney can assist you in obtaining compensation. At Rubenstein Law, we have served injured Floridians since 1988 and have handled hundreds of hit-and-run accident cases. We know where to turn to help you stand up for your legal rights when another driver has failed to take responsibility for their actions.
To speak with us, please call 1-800 FL-Legal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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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