Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
A man has been arrested on DUI charges after an overnight Interstate 4 crash involving a motorcycle.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on I-4 just east of State Road 574.
Troopers said the crash happened at 1:45 a.m. when the motorcycle and a 2018 Dodge Ram truck were both traveling eastbound on I-4.
Authorities said the motorcyclist tried to overtake the truck but collided with the back of the truck. The motorcyclist was taken to Tampa General Hospital, where he died.
Following the crash, the truck left the scene and turned northbound on Interstate 75 then turned back southbound on I-75 until stopped by troopers near milepost 268.
The 39-year-old was arrested on charges of leaving the scene of the crash, driving with a suspended license, and DUI.
Drunk drivers have delayed reaction times and impaired judgement, which makes them a huge risk to motorcyclists sharing the roadway. Our Tampa Bay Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton are committed to keeping the roads and highways in the Tampa Bay area safe for motorcyclists. We know that injured riders often suffer significant physical, emotional and financial burdens, and we can help to lift these stresses by obtaining the financial compensation you deserve.
We handle all motorcycle accident cases on a contingency basis, which means you will not pay any attorneys’ fees until we recover an award on your behalf. Don’t forget, there is a time limit to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in Florida: two years from the date of the accident. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a drunk driving accident, call us today at 813-221-3200 or contact us online to set up a free consultation.