Clermont, FL (December 29, 2020) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in Clermont on Monday, December 27th. The crash took place around 6:30 p.m. on Disston Avenue near Easto Desoto Street and East Osceola Street.
The Clermont Police Department responded to the scene. There are few details available regarding the crash at this time. The deceased motorcyclist has not been identified and it is not clear if anyone else was hurt in the accident. The roadway was closed near the accident scene as motorists were advised to find alternate routes of travel.
An investigation is ongoing. There is no further information available at this time.
Motorcycle accidents in Florida claim the lives of about 500 people each year. Motorcyclists are far more likely than other types of motorists to be killed or seriously injured in traffic accidents. According to statistics, motorcycles make up only about 3% of all registered motor vehicles in Florida yet they account for approximately 20% of all the fatal crashes that are reported in our state. Motorcycles offer little protection from the force and impact of a crash and motorcyclists are often thrown from their bike following the accident. These factors combine to produce the catastrophic outcomes that we often see from Florida motorcycle crashes.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim's family following this fatal accident in Clermont.
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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