St. Augustine, FL (March 15, 2020) – Yesterday, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal crash on State Road A1A in St. Augustine.

Police confirmed that a 20-year-old woman was driving her Kia Soul and started to exit the roadway when she suddenly collided with the front of a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

The motorcycle lost control and ran over a raised curb after being struck. It went into the grass median.

The passenger on the motorcycle was identified as Jolleen Ford, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the motorcycle was identified as 47-year-old Shane Bingman, who was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Accidents in Florida

In 2016 alone, it was estimated that 606 motorcyclists lost their lives in Florida motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists are some of the most at-risk parties on our roads and prone to catastrophic harm. If you have lost somebody you love in a Florida motorcycle accident, you have many rights during this difficult time. It is important to speak with a Florida motorcycle accident attorney.

Our attorneys at Sheftall & Associates are here to stand by your side after you have lost somebody you love in a motorcycle accident. We are compassionate about your case and will help you navigate through this overwhelming time in your lives. If you have suffered losses, please contact our law firm at 904-647-2296 for more information.

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