Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
Hillsborough deputies are currently investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle rider colliding with an SUV in Thonotosassa Friday.
Deputies believe the motorcycle and the SUV were both traveling south on Tom Folsom Road Friday around 4:31 p.m. As the SUV slowed to make a left turn onto Reylinda Avenue, the motorcyclist attempted to pass in the northbound lane.
The motorcycle then hit the SUV on the driver’s front side. The 30-year-old driver was ejected from the bike on impact.
The man and the bike slid into the grass off the southeast corner of the intersection. He was transported to Florida Hospital on Fletcher Avenue, where he died from his injuries.
The driver of the SUV, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured.
Alcohol is not thought to be a factor in the crash at this time.
Several car and motorcycle accidents are reported every day on Tampa Bay area roads and highways. Some are the direct result of speeding or disobeying traffic laws, and others are due to careless driving and even drunk driving. It is always important to exercise caution when driving any vehicle, including a motorcycle. You must pay attention any time you are in the driver’s seat to ensure your safety and that of your passengers.
While it is important to be careful when driving, some accidents are just unavoidable. If you or a loved has been hurt as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, please call our Tampa Bay Motorcycle Accident Lawyers at Whittel & Melton today at 727-823-0000 or contact us online for a free consultation. We can begin helping you and your loved ones right away.