Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
A St. Pete Beach man crashed his motor scooter into a pedestrian Tuesday, according to deputies.
The crash happened at 3:02 p.m. at the intersection of 70th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard on St. Pete Beach.
The 72-year-old man was riding his 1985 Honda Elite motor scooter north on Gulf Boulevard when he hit an 18-year-old pedestrian, who was crossing at the intersection.
Investigators believe the scooter driver suffered a heart attack following the crash. He was taken to Palms of Pasadena Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:33 p.m.
The pedestrian suffered minor bruising, according to reports.
The investigation is ongoing.
Pedestrian accidents usually involve a pedestrian being injured by a commercial vehicle, motor vehicle, motorcycle, scooter, or even a bicycle. If you or a loved one are in involved in a pedestrian accident, it is extremely important to speak to a Tampa Bay Pedestrian Accident Lawyer at Whittel & Melton immediately. As injury lawyers, we can honestly tell you that the insurance company is not out to help you, despite what they may tell you.
Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries due to the simple fact that the human body does not offer much protection from a moving vehicle. The sheer weight of a vehicle and the force of impact usually means that pedestrian accidents cause catastrophic injuries, including broken feet, legs, arms, and hips, amputations; traumatic brain injuries and even wrongful deaths.
If you or someone you care for has been involved in a pedestrian accident, please call a Tampa Bay Pedestrian Accident Lawyer at Whittel & Melton today at 727-823-0000 for your free consultation. We are happy to meet you at your home or hospital room if your injuries prevent you from coming to us.