Yulee, FL (September 25, 2018) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on US 17 on Monday, September 24th.
32-year-old Gordon Songer of Fernandina Beach was traveling northbound on US 17 around 6:30 am when he approached a private driveway. At the same time, a vehicle pulled into the path of Songer's motorcycle. Following the collision, Songer was ejected from his bike. He was found lying in the southbound lanes of US 17 and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police blocked the southbound lanes as they investigated. There is no further information available at this time.
Motorcycle accidents can be serious and devastating. While motorcycle riders often ride for enjoyment and thrills, a crash can happen suddenly and can be life-altering. As of 2017, Florida led the nation in motorcycle accident deaths. The number of injured victims in these crashes is also very high.
While every precaution can be taken to make motorcycle riding safer, the fact remains that accidents are bound to happen. If you have been seriously injured in a Florida motorcycle accident, the Florida motorcycle accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law can help. We have helped recover millions of dollars for our clients since we first began helping injured accident victims over 30 years ago. Let us put our experience to work for you. Call us for a free consultation at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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