The Villages, FL (April 10, 2020) - An 82-year-old bicyclist in The Villages was killed in a crash that took place on Friday, April 10th. The incident happened around 2:40 p.m. on San Mario Drive.
According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a man was riding westbound when he struck a Chevy van that was parked facing westbound on San Mario. An ambulance arrived at the scene and transported Khus to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The van was not occupied at the time the crash took place. No further details have been released.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim following this tragic bicycle crash in The Villages.
Bicycle accidents take place in Florida each day. While these crashes are not as common as accidents involving more traditional vehicles such as cars or motorcycles, they are not any less serious or deadly. Each year, bicycle accidents claim the lives of about 100 people in our state. Bicyclists are often very vulnerable to being seriously hurt when they are involved in a crash.
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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