Jacksonville, FL (January 5, 2021) - A bicyclist suffered fatal injuries in a crash that happened in Jacksonville on Monday, January 4th. The accident took place around 7:00 p.m. on Atlantic Boulevard near Interstate 295.
According to police, a woman was riding a bicycle in the westbound lanes of Atlantic Boulevard when she was hit by a car that was also traveling westbound. Rescue workers arrived at the scene and transported the woman to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the car remained at the scene and spoke with investigators from the Sheriff's Office. No other injuries were reported in the accident and there is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed in connection with the crash.
There is no additional information available at this time.
While not as common as crashes involving cars and passenger vehicles, Florida bicycle accidents occur quite often. In 2018, more than 6,500 bicycle accidents were reported in Florida, with nearly 6,200 injuries and over 100 fatalities as a result. Bicyclists in Florida are offered little protection when they are involved in an accident and they are likely to suffer serious injuries and even death in these types of crashes. A Florida bicycle accident must be closely investigated in order to determine the cause.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim's family following this tragic bicycle crash in Jacksonville.
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