Bicycle Accidents

June 11, 2025

News: Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in death of e-bike rider in Marion County

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MARION COUNTY, FL – Authorities made an arrest in connection with an alleged drunk driving crash in Marion County that claimed the life of a bicycle rider.

According to the Ocala StarBanner, the incident happened Saturday morning on County Road 25 near Southeast 80th Court shortly before 2 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol determined that a man was riding an electric bike on the westbound shoulder of the roadway. At the same time, the driver of a rented 2025 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling west and hit the bicycle from behind.

The bike rider, a 37-year-old Ocala man, was ejected and suffered fatal injuries. The Chevy driver lost control of the vehicle, which went off the road, struck a utility pole and then a concrete post before overturning.

June 10, 2025

News: Woman sentenced on DUI charge for Gainesville crash that killed bicycle rider

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GAINESVILLE, FL – Sentencing was handed down for the driver involved in a fatal bicycle collision in Gainesville in 2022, police said.

According to a Facebook post from the Gainesville Police Department, 32-year-old Margaret Caitlin Walker of Gainesville was sentenced to eight years in prison on a charge of DUI Manslaughter.

The crash occurred on the night of Nov. 27, 2022 on South Main Street. Investigators learned that Walker was driving her 2017 Volvo SUV southbound when she struck the victim, a University of Florida graduate student. The impact sent the bicyclist into nearby woods, where he was pronounced dead.

May 26, 2025

News: Bicyclist critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Ocala collision

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OCALA, FL – The Ocala Police Department was called to the scene of a vehicle vs. bicycle collision on Saturday, WCJB reported.

The bicyclist was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of State Road 200 and Southwest 27th Avenue, investigators said. The rider was taken to an area hospital with what were reported to be life-threatening injuries.

Traffic was being diverted in both directions on State Road 200 while police and emergency crews were responding to the accident.

May 5, 2025

News: Bicycle rider killed in collision with pickup truck on County Road 473

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LAKE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a fatal collision involving a bicycle and a pickup truck in Lake County.

According to WKMG, the accident took place Sunday evening on County Road 473 near Fountain Lake Boulevard. The FHP’s crash investigation indicated that a 69-year-old Eustis man was riding a bicycle north on the southbound outside shoulder of County Road 473 at about 6:30 p.m.

The bicyclist swerved into the path of a southbound Toyota Tacoma driven by 61-year-old man from Leesburg, and the front of the pickup collided with the bicycle. The bicyclist died at the scene. The Toyota driver was not injured and stayed at the scene.

November 21, 2024

News: Bicyclist dies following hit-and-run incident on State Road 200

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OCALA, FL – A bicyclist was found dead Wednesday morning after what Ocala police said was a hit-and-run incident.

The Ocala StarBanner reports the victim, a 28-year-old man, was discovered at about 7 a.m. in bushes in the 4400 block of State Road 200, west of Interstate 75.

Police said their initial investigation indicated that the man was on an e-bike and crossing State Road 200 northbound when he was hit by a westbound vehicle. The bike rider’s name was not released.

October 1, 2024

Here’s What Happens After a Bike Crash

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

Following a bicycle accident with a car, call 911 immediately to report the occurrence and obtain any necessary medical assistance. After experiencing something like this, you may feel shocked and find it difficult to plan your next course of action. However, the steps you take immediately after the accident are critical to your safety, health, and future compensation claims.

Documenting your injuries and damages in detail, exchanging information with the other person involved, and gathering evidence at the scene are all crucial. This first stage establishes the framework for protecting your rights. Remember that dealing with the aftermath of a bicycle accident requires complex legal considerations and insurance difficulties. Consulting with a Florida Bicycle Accident Lawyer at Whittel & Melton can help you handle the hurdles of a bike crash successfully.

Step-by-Step Guide for Bike Crash Victims

September 25, 2024

News: 1 dead, 1 injured when SUV collides with e-bike in Hernando County

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HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – One person was killed and another injured when an SUV collided with an electric bicycle in Hernando County on Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

WTVT reports the rider of the e-bike was headed south on the Nature Coast Trail shortly after 8:30 p.m. and did not stop at a stop sign near the intersection with Highfield Road. The bike was then struck at the trail crossing by a westbound Chevrolet Trailblazer.

The bike rider, a 42-year-old Brooksville man, was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. A woman who was on the bike was hospitalized with serious injuries.

September 19, 2024

News: Man dies after e-bicycle collides with semi in Wildwood

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WILDWOOD, FL – Police said a collision in Sumter County last week left a bicycle rider dead, the Villages-News reports.

The incident happened Sept. 10 in the vicinity of U.S. Highway 301 and County Road 471 in Wildwood. According to the Wildwood Police Department, a man was riding an e-bicycle at about 11 a.m. and was in the intersection when he he collided with a semi-truck.

The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man from Wildwood, died at the scene. His identity was not released.

September 3, 2024

News: Woman on tricycle struck, killed by vehicle in Pasco County

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PASCO COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal accident involving a tricycle in Pasco County Monday morning, according to a WTSP report.

State troopers determined that the rider of the tricycle was going west on Long Avenue near 15th Street shortly before 2 a.m. in front of a Suzuki SX4. The driver of the Suzuki, a 43-year-old man, overtook the tricycle and collided with it.

The tricycle rider, a 46-year-old woman, was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. The FHP said the tricycle did not have lights.

August 29, 2024

News: Bicyclist injured after being struck by vehicle in Zephyrhills

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ZEPHYRHILLS, FL – State troopers are investigating a collision in Pasco County that sent a bicycle rider to the hospital.

A report by Pasco News Online states that the incident took place Monday morning on Chancey Road near Zephyr Preserve Place in Zephyrhills.

The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a bicyclist was riding westbound in the eastbound lane and was hit by an eastbound Chevy Silverado. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man from Zephyrhills, was seriously injured.