St. Augustine, FL (January 20, 2020) – On Sunday morning, January 19th, police responded to the scene of a bicycle accident that caused serious injuries on West Road in St. Augustine.

The accident took place around 9:00 a.m. in the area of Florida A1A when a 93-year-old woman in a Honda failed to yield to traffic and struck a bicyclist.

The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of the accident and said that the motor vehicle driver was cited with failing to yield the right-of-way.

At this time, the investigation into the collision is ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Bicycle Accidents in Florida 

Bicyclists are prone to some of the worst harm when in an accident with a motor vehicle. This is due to the fact that they have few protections from harm. Approximately 5.7 deaths occur out of every million people in bicycle accidents in Florida. Being faced with the aftermath of one of these accidents can be a challenging thing to face on your own. It is important that you speak with a bicycle accident attorney in Florida soon after your collision.

Our skilled attorneys at Sheftall & Associates have worked diligently to ensure that the victim’s rights are protected after an accident that is not their fault. Bicyclists tend to be badly injured in the event of an accident and might feel as if they are without options. It is important that you contact our accident attorneys in Florida as soon as possible to protect your rights at 904-647-2296.

Note: As a result of the secondary sources that were used to complete this post, the information included within has not been independently verified by our own staff and may include misinformation. If you read something that, to your knowledge, is incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible and we will correct the inaccuracy.

Disclaimer: As members of the local Jacksonville and broader Florida community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. You should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.