PINELLAS PARK, FL – A driver of a car turned left in front of a motorcycle, resulting in the two vehicles colliding, injuring the motorcycle operator and passenger Monday.
According to a WFLA report, the motorcyclist was going north on the 8200 block of U.S. 19, and the driver was going south when the motorcycle operator struck the car’s passenger side.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, who indicated no pending charges at this time.
PALMETTO, FL – A deer died, and a 50-year-old man riding a motorcycle succumbed to fatal injuries after colliding and then getting hit by a Florida Highway Patrol car Tuesday.
The Bradenton Herald said this collision occurred after 9 p.m. on I-75. Florida Highway Patrol said that the impact of the crash led the deer to get thrown to the right shoulder and die. The man fell from his bike and came to rest on the left shoulder.
Then, as the man lay on the ground, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper unintentionally hit the man with their vehicle while responding to this accident.
TAMPA, FL – A motorcyclist’s life was claimed when he was hit by a Dodge Journey driver who turned left from East Fowler Avenue onto the I-75 on-ramp Sunday.
Florida Highway Patrol told FOX 13 News this collision happened around 8:45 p.m. Troopers said leading up to this incident, the motorcyclist — a 26-year-old man — was traveling east on Fowler in an outside lane, while the Dodge motorist — a 19-year-old woman — was going west on Fowler.
The 19-year-old sustained minor wounds and the 26-year-old man succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A motorcyclist’s life was claimed when traveled at a high rate and ear-ended a Hyundai Sonata around 8 p.m. Thursday.
WFLA revealed that the collision happened at the 34th Street North and 34th Avenue North junction. St. Petersburg Police said that the motorcyclist — an unidentified 25-year-old man — hit the right side of the car after the Hyundai driver crossed five lanes of traffic.
First responders took the driver to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the motorcyclist succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene.
TAMPA, FL – A 24-year-old man was riding his motorcycle on I-75 and succumbed to fatal injuries when he struck the back of a van Friday night, WFLA reported.
Florida Highway Patrol said the force of the collision knocked the motorcyclist off his bike and that he fell down in the center lane. The van driver and passenger were unharmed, and the motorcyclist — who was only identified as a man from Knoxville, Tennessee — was pronounced dead at the scene.
Our newsroom will post more information as it becomes available.
Motorcycle lane splitting is not legal in Tampa or elsewhere in Florida. This means that no motorcyclist can maneuver between any two moving lanes of traffic at the same time. Regardless of what type of road you are on or how busy traffic is, it is always illegal to ride your motorcycle between other automobiles in Tampa and throughout the state.
Despite the laws, lane splitting and using emergency or bike lanes is a common occurrence witnessed by fellow motorcyclists in the Tampa Bay area. One theory as to why motorcyclists are engaging in these risky behaviors in Florida is because there may be some confusion about the laws governing the practice of lane splitting. Our Tampa Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorneys at Whittel & Melton want to clear up any misconceptions that bikers may have about lane splitting. Even though it is legal in some states, it is strictly prohibited in Florida.
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PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A 22-year-old man lost his life when he crashed his motorcycle into a concrete barrier on the 4th Street North off-ramp leading to I-275 Thursday.
This fatal wreck occurred before 4:30 a.m., according to ABC Action News. Florida Highway Patrol said that, for whatever reason, he drove past the closed entrance signs before striking the concrete barrier.
First responders rushed the man to a hospital, where he later died. Officials have only identified him as a man from South Carolina and have not released his name at this time.
THONOTOSASSA, FL – A fatality was reported after a crash between a motorcycle and a white Chevy car at the U.S. 301 and Williams Road before 11 p.m. Monday.
As shown in a report from WFLA, the Chevy sustained heavy front-end damage, and the motorcycle was destroyed. It is unclear what contributed to this wreck or who died.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
SARASOTA, FL – A multi-vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist in the Bee Ridge area left at least one person injured on Saturday afternoon.
According to WWSB, the incident took place just after noon at the intersection of Bee Ridge Road and McIntosh Road.
Few details about the crash are available at this time. However, authorities confirmed a motorcyclist was involved and one person as taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Tampa, and the entire Sunshine State, is known for its relatively warm year-round climate. Intense heat not only burn you while on your bike, but can easily lead to you becoming dehydrated without even realizing it and resulting in heat exhaustion/injury. The key to preventing a heat injury is to be prepared. The following tips from our Tampa Bay Motorcycle Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton can help you face the heat:
Stay hydrated. You must drink water and keep your body hydrated. Many Florida riders opt for a camelback or other hydration pack for their rides so that they can sip on their water without stopping their bike. Drink more than you think you need to ensure proper hydration. Remember, sports drinks are no substitute for H2O, but can be added along with for electrolytes.Fatigue can creep up on you easily when riding in extreme heats, so make sure you are protected when traveling through Tampa in the warmer temps. Don’t wait until you have extreme thirst to drink some water, as you are already dehydrated at this point. Your body loses tons of water when you sweat, so you need to replenish these lost fluids before fatigue sets in.
If you start to feel any symptoms of heat exhaustion while on your bike, then it is best to pull over and rehydrate. It is also a great idea to rest until you have recovered from dehydration.
Our Tampa Bay Motorcycle Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton cannot stress this enough: Never ride your bike if you feel groggy, disoriented, or weak. The Florida heat is no joke! Continue reading
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