Altoona, FL (March 30, 2023) - Police in Altoona were called to the scene of a deadly accident involving a bicycle on Thursday, March 30th. The accident reportedly occurred on State Road 19 at the intersection with Shockley Trail.

According to a report, the bicyclist was riding near the intersection when they were hit by a car. The rider, who was not identified, died at the scene of the collision. There were no other injuries reported in the accident. It is unclear if any charges are expected to be filed.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. No further information is available.

Bicycle accidents in Florida can result in serious and catastrophic injuries. Riders are offered no protection from the impact of an accident. To make matters worse, many Florida bicycle crashes happen because of negligent and careless motorists. These motorists engage in dangerous behaviors that jeopardize the safety of themselves and all others around them.

We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to the victim's family following this fatal bicycle accident in Altoona. 

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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