Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
MARION COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a collision in Marion County on Wednesday left a motorcycle rider dead, the Ocala StarBanner reported.
The motorcyclist collided with an SUV on County Road 475 near County Road 484 at about 5:10 p.m. The FHP’s investigation indicates that driver of a Subaru Ascent SUV was going south on CR 475 and tried to make a left turn into a private driveway. The vehicle entered the path of a Honda motorcycle that was going north on CR 475, and the bike struck the right rear side of the SUV.
The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old Summerfield man, was ejected from the bike and died at the scene. The SUV driver, a 19-year-old man from Ocala, and his 13-year-old passenger were not injured.
The cause of the fatal wreck remains under investigation.
If another driver is to blame for your injuries or the loss of a loved one in a motorcycle accident, then you may be able to collect financial compensation for your losses through a motorcycle personal injury or wrongful death claim. Our Marion County motorcycle accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton have the skill and experience necessary to take on your motorcycle accident case and make sure all the proper evidence is collected and that the insurance companies involved pay the full and fair value of your claim. We will establish who is to blame for your accident and also demonstrate how your injuries and other damages have impacted your ability to earn a living and affected your quality of life. We can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation.