Category Archives: Bicycle Accident
Florida Is the Most Dangerous State in the Nation for Bicyclists
In 2017, 116 bicyclists died in Florida accidents. Though this number is shocking and saddening enough on its face, it may be even more so to learn that the number of people killed while cycling in the state increased by 34 percent between 2010 and 2016, and 2017 was actually the least deadly year for […]
Florida Among States with High Rates of Fatal Bicycle Accidents
The number of fatal bicycle accidents has increased on a national level. Here in Florida, which regularly leads the nation in bike fatalities, the numbers continue to rise despite expanded prevention efforts at the state level. According to “A Right to the Road: Understanding & Addressing Bicyclist Safety,” a study published by the Governors Highway […]
Florida Man Dies in Wellborn Bicycle Accident
A 50-year-old man from Wellborn, Florida, was killed on July 8 when a vehicle hit the bicycle he was riding. The man was cycling when a vehicle proceeding in the same direction reportedly left the road and veered into the shoulder. The car hit the bike’s rear tire, ejecting the man onto the hood of […]
