Inverness, FL (December 23, 2020) - A man from Inverness was killed after he was struck while riding his bicycle on U.S. 41. The crash happened on Tuesday, December 22nd around 6:25 p.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene. According to troopers, the 51-year-old man was riding his bicycle southbound on U.S. 41. At the same time, a 43-year-old woman from Inverness was driving a pickup truck southbound on U.S. 41. The truck struck the bicyclist, throwing him into the roadway. Emergency crews responded to the scene and rushed the unidentified man to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. He has not been identified at this time. No other injuries were reported in the crash.
An investigation is ongoing at this time. There is no further information available.
When we think of serious and fatal accidents, we tend to think of cars and other types of passenger vehicles. While bicycle accidents do not usually come to mind, this does not mean that bicycle accidents are any less dangerous. In fact, there are about 100 deaths attributable to Florida bicycle accidents each year and many more injuries reported as a result of these crashes. Bicycles offer little protection from the force and impact of a collision with a larger vehicle.
We wish to offer our condolences to the victim's family following this bicycle crash in Inverness.
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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