St Petersburg, FL (September 18, 2024) – A driver and a motorcyclist lost both lost their lives, and a passenger was injured after a late-night collision in St Pete.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that just before 11:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 17, the wreck occurred on 46th Avenue North near the intersection with Park Street North. Reports show that a woman from St Pete, age 24, was headed west on 46th when she stopped at a stop sign at the intersection with Park Street. Simultaneously, a man from Mary Esther, age 49, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle headed north on Park Street. Police say the woman traveled through the intersection without yielding to the motorcyclist, causing the bike and the car to crash. Both drivers lost their lives at the scene. A 23-year-old man, who was riding in the woman’s vehicle at the time, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Police in St Petersburg continue to investigate.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
Motorcycle Accidents in Florida
A traffic collision in Florida is estimated to occur approximately once every 84 seconds, or over 1,000 times per day. Approximately 400,000 traffic accidents occur annually in Florida. Due to its high accident fatality rate, Florida is ranked as one of the most dangerous states to travel through.
According to statistical information provided by A Safer Florida, more than 10,000 motorcycle collisions occurred in the Sunshine State in 2022. These Florida motorcycle accidents caused 574 rider fatalities and over 100 passenger deaths. Additionally, over 8,000 people sustained injuries in these accidents.
Being injured in a Florida car accident can be a very frightening, draining, and stressful experience. You could be dealing with a multitude of different issues after your involvement in a car crash in Florida. Debilitating pain could result from being injured in an incident of this magnitude, as well as mental stress and anguish depending on the circumstances and severity of the wreck.
Contact a Lakeland personal injury lawyer today to get started on your claim if you are under the impression that your injuries were caused by another person’s carelessness while on the road. The skilled and experienced Florida personal injury lawyers at Neufeld & Kleinberg, PA have been successfully preserving and protecting the rights of those injured in Florida traffic accidents, as well as their family members, for decades and are passionate about providing our clients with the most significant compensation possible. We strive to assist you financially, mentally, and in any other way, you may require after you or someone you love were hurt by another person’s negligence.
The only thing worse than being hurt in a crash is having someone you love lose their life. A wrongful death lawyer can help you collect financial compensation for the losses and damages brought on by your family member’s accident. You may be facing outstanding funeral care costs and more related to your loved one’s passing, and you should not have to worry about money at a time like this.
Call our law firm today at 305-690-0617 for more information on how our legal team can help you through this trying time.
Note: This article is intended for informational purposes only. Our dedicated team compiles accident news reports using a variety of trusted external sources, such as local news outlets, official police reports, social media updates, and eyewitness statements regarding incidents in Florida. While we strive for accuracy, the facts in this post have not been independently verified by our writers. If you identify any inaccuracies, please contact Neufeld & Kleinfeld, PA, immediately, and we will promptly address any corrections. Posts can also be removed upon request.
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