Hudon, FL (December 15, 2020) - A 61-year-old man from Hudson was killed in a crash involving his motorcycle and semitrailer on Tuesday, December 15th. The crash happened around 4:40 p.m. on U.S. Highway 19 near the intersection with Tower Drive.
According to a report from the scene, a 43-year-old man from Spring Hill was traveling northbound on U.S. 19 when he tried to make a U-Turn at the intersection with Tower. The truck collided with an oncoming motorcycle driven by the 61-year-old man. The motorcyclist suffered critical injuries and died at the scene. The driver of the semitrailer stopped at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Neither of the drivers has been identified.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. There is no further information available.
A motorcycle accident in Florida is often a life-changing event for victims and their families. Motorcycles are popular modes of transportation in Florida but they can also be dangerous and come with great risk. Although motorcycles make up only about 3% of all registered motor vehicles in Florida, they account for about 20% of all fatal accidents.
Our most sincere condolences are with the victim's family following this tragic motorcycle crash in Hudson.
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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