__detail_wide.jpg)
Volusia County, FL (June 3, 2019) - A bicycle crash left a sheriff's deputy dead on Sunday, June 2nd. The crash took place at the intersection of Tomoka Farms Road and Pioneer Trail.
According to reports, 58-year-old Frank Scofield, a deputy with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, was riding his bicycle near the intersection when a car traveling in the opposite direction failed to stop at a stop sign. The driver, who was traveling approximately 40 mph, failed to slow down and struck Scofield's bike. Scofield suffered a serious head injury in the collision and was later pronounced dead. At the time of the crash, he was training to participate in a memorial bicycle ride in New York City.
The driver of the van was identified as a 75-year-old man. There is no word on why the man failed to stop for the stop sign. Police say that charges are pending against him at this time. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Our sympathies go out to all of those affected by the death of Deputy Frank Scofield. We are very saddened to hear about this tragic crash that claimed his life. Unfortunately, many innocent victims are killed in crashes on Florida's streets and highways every year. Bicyclists account for about 700 traffic deaths each year and Florida annually has one of the higher numbers of serious and fatal bicycle crashes across the country.
If you or a loved have been hurt in a bicycle accident, our Florida bicycle accident attorneys are here to help. At Rubenstein Law, our team is driven and dedicated to helping you through tough times. We believe that all negligent drivers should be held fully responsible for their actions. We are standing by to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For your free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments.
