Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
DADE CITY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said one of its patrol cars was involved in a fatal accident in Pasco County on Saturday night.
According to a report by WTSP, the incident occurred on U.S. 301 near Desrosier Road in Dade City.
The FHP said a state trooper was driving a patrol car northbound at 9:49 p.m. and struck a woman riding a bicycle near the centerline of the highway. The woman, a 40-year-old Lacoochee resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name was not immediately released.
Authorities said the bicycle had no lights and the roadway where the accident happened was unlighted.
A bike rider is at a significant risk of serious injury if they get into an accident with another vehicle. At Whittel & Melton, we help our clients secure financial help so that they can recover from their injuries and return to their lives once they’ve been able to heal. If you have been involved in a bicycle accident, contact our experienced Pasco County bicycle accident lawyers for the help you need. Call Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.