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West Palm Beach, FL (November 3, 2018) - A motorcycle crash in West Palm Beach left two people with serious injuries on Friday, November 2nd.
West Palm Beach Police report that a 2007 Harley Davidson was traveling in the southbound lanes of S. Dixie Highway near Churchill Road. Around 9:40 pm, a 2003 Ford Taurus attempted to turn left in front of the oncoming motorcycle. The Taurus collided with the motorcycle, ejecting both the driver and the passenger. The motorcycle driver sustained serious which are not believed to be life-threatening. The passenger sustained serious injuries and is on life support at a local hospital.
After an investigation, officers believe that the Taurus driver violated the right of way of the motorcycle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Palm Beach police.
Motorcycle accidents occur quite frequently in Florida and are usually severe in nature. Motorcycle accidents account for about 14% of all traffic-related deaths despite the fact that only about 3% of all registered motor vehicles are motorcycles.
In this crash, it appears as though the motorcycle rider and passenger were innocent victims when the Ford driver failed to yield the right of way. Drivers should always be aware of their surroundings when turning. Failing to yield the right of way is a negligent act that can lead to legal responsibility for any injuries that follow.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida motorcycle accident attorneys are here when you need us. Since 1988, we have assisted injured victims and their families in the aftermath of serious accidents. For a free consultation, please give us a call any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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