Bradenton, FL (January 3, 2021) - Police and rescue workers responded to the scene of an injury crash involving a motorcycle in Bradenton on Sunday night. The accident happened just before 6:30 p.m. in the 100 block of First Street West near U.S. 41.
The crash caused the roadway to be reduced down to one lane as workers assisted the injured victim and cleared the roadway. There is no word on the cause of the crash at this time and no information on the number of vehicles involved. The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital for treatment after the crash. Motorists in the area were advised to avoid the scene and to find alternate routes if possible.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Motorcycles make up less than 5% of all registered motor vehicles in Florida. Despite this, motorcycle crashes account for about 15% of all fatal traffic accidents in our state. The risks of riding a motorcycle are great and motorcyclists can sustain serious and life-threatening injuries in an instant. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to exercise proper caution and their negligence often leads to the occurrence of an accident that could have been prevented.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this motorcycle accident in Bradenton.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 or personal injury that are 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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