Tallahassee, FL (October 22, 2018) - Officials with the Tallahassee Police Department were called to the scene of a serious bicycle crash on Sunday, October 21st. The crash happened near North Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and West Georgia Street.
Police say that the bicyclist was struck by a vehicle near the intersection at around 3:14 pm. When emergency workers arrived, they found the bicyclist in the roadway suffering from serious, life-threatening injuries. The unidentified bicyclist was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Because of the seriousness of the crash, homicide detectives from the TPD were also called to respond to the scene. The road remained closed for several hours while an investigation into the crash was ongoing.
Investigators have not released any further details regarding the crash. Anyone with information is urged to call the Traffic Homicide Unit at 850-891-4200.
There are over 500 bicycle accidents reported each month in Florida. These accidents can vary in their severity but, unfortunately, many bicycle accidents involve death or serious injury to those involved.
At Rubenstein Law, we know how a serious bicycle accident injury can dramatically impact your life. Your medical bills are adding up and you may feel confused about where to turn. Our Florida bicycle accident attorneys have decades of experience assisting bicyclists injured in accidents that were not their fault. For a free consultation, contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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