Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
TAMPA, FL – A pickup truck driver fatally struck a cyclist, a man in his 40s, on the 2100 block of West Waters Avenue Thursday.
This fatal wreck took place in the Twin Lakes Lakefront area. WFLA said the cyclist was weaving in and out of traffic when he was unintentionally hit by the pickup truck driver.
The cyclist (whose name was not released) fell from his bike and had CPR conducted on him. However, despite the best efforts of first responders, he succumbed to fatal injuries.
The pickup truck driver stayed at the scene and will not face charges.
If you lost a loved one to a fatal bicycle collision caused by another entity or party, you could have the opportunity to pursue a wrongful death claim and recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and more. Submit a contact form or call Whittel & Melton, LLC at 866-608-5529 for a free, zero-obligation case review with our bicycle accident attorneys.