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Tampa, FL (November 19, 2018) - A motorcyclist died in a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Sunday, November 18th.
Investigators confirmed that a 31 year old man was riding southbound on the bridge when he came upon a a Dodge 2500 pickup pulling an ATV. The motorcycle attempted to overtake the pickup at approximately 2:54 am but instead collided with the trailer carrying the ATV. A second motorcycle crashed after running over debris from the initial collision.
The driver of the first motorcycle was transported to Bayport Medical Center where he died from his injuries. The driver of the second motorcycle suffered minor injuries.
Police are still investigation but do not believe alcohol was a factor at this time.
Approximately 14% of all fatal crashes involve motorcycles. While many people enjoy motorcycles as a hobby, they are dangerous and can turn deadly on a moment's notice.
When you are dealing with a motorcycle crash, you are likely facing serious injuries and a long recovery. If you were not at fault in the crash, you could have legal rights. To speak with one of the Florida motorcycle accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law, please contact us any time at 1-800 FL-Legal. The consultation is always free and we are waiting to hear from you.
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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