Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Biker in Tampa - Dangers of Left Turns Into Right of Ways of Bikers in Florida
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the death of a motorcyclist in Tampa after the motorcycle collided with a pickup truck. The motorcyclist was identified as a 43-year-old man, Mark Graves and the driver of the pickup truck was identified as George Gunter, a 74-year-old man of Tampa, Florida.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Gunter, driver of the pickup, made a left turn, but failed to yield to the right of way to Graves. Although Graves hit the breaks, he still crashed into the side of Gunter's pickup. Graves died at the scene, Gunter was uninjured.
The case remains under investigation and charges are pending, said the Florida Highway Patrol. If you would like to read more about this story see Man fails to yield, kills motorcyclist.
The loss of this man's life is a tragedy for his family and his community. Although accidents are inevitable to occur on Florida's roads, we, as drivers, can reduce the risk of having a collision by practicing simple driving safety precautions: Pay attention to road signs and your surrounding area and environment. If you are driving in poor weather conditions, take extra caution and yield to other drivers. The safer you drive, the safer you make Florida's highways.
Have a comment or question for us? Wood, Atter & Wolf is on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn:
Representing Adults and Children injured in Florida and their families for over 50 years. Handling an injury case requires knowledge of Florida laws, medical care, education, and family matters as they pertain to the injured person.
Personal Injury Attorney with Emphasis on Child Injury Matters, Author, Founder of Child Injury Lawyer Network