In Jacksonville, Florida, the roads can be quite dangerous for drivers, passengers, and yes, bicyclists. Some bicyclists are on or near the roads for exercise and some are on bicycles for transportation. Regardless of the reason, drivers of vehicles including cars, trucks, and motorcycles should drive very careful when there is a bicyclists on or near a roadway. The bicyclists will have little protection from personal injuries when hit by a vehicle. Of course, a bicyclists can wear a helmet and protective shoes and clothing; however, these items only go so far to prevent or lessen injuries when a bicyclists is hit by a motor vehicle or motorcycle. The bicyclist was identified as Kevin Blair – age 56 – from Jacksonville, Florida. Police reported that Mr. Blair was southbound on New Kings Road when he was hit by a truck that drifted into the bicycle lane. The incident was witnessed and then reported to policy who were able to locate the truck driver. You can read more about this news story and the tragic death of this Jacksonville Florida bicyclist at Bicyclist Struck by Hit and Run Truck Driver Dies in Hospital.
Jacksonville Florida Bicyclist Died in Hospital – Truck Driver Located in Hit and Run Fatal Bicycle Accident
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