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In Tampa, Florida, two people riding on a motorcycle were killed during a hit and run accident. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Universal Drive in southern Hillsborough County.
62-year-old Thomas Steven Colson and 69-year-old Galilee Wells Howard were riding on a 2009 Big Dog motorcycle when an oncoming 1998 Buick Park Avenue turned in front of them. Investigators reported that the the driver of the car, 52-year-old Susanne Marie Myers Meyers, was traveling south on U.S. 41 and tried to turn left onto Universal, but crossed the motorcycle’s path. Both Colson and Howard were ejected from the motorcycle during the crash. Neither was wearing a helmet and both sadly died at the scene, according to the FHP (Florida Highway Patrol).
Myers was not injured. She left the scene and drove home to Metro Drive, about a mile from the scene, said the FHP. Authorities are still investigating the crash.
A hit and run, also known as leaving the scene of a crash is a serious criminal offense under Florida law. As such, it carries serious criminal punishments including: large fines, possible jail or prison time, revocation or suspension of your Florida driver’s license, and an increase in auto insurance premiums for years to come. Florida law addresses the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a crash differently under statutes depending on whether another occupied vehicle was involved, the extent of the property damage and whether any personal injury or serious bodily injury was caused.
When there is a death involved in a Florida Automobile / Motorcycle Accident, the Florida Highway Patrol and / or local law enforcement conduct a detailed investigation to determine the cause and preventability of the accident. In addition to the police investigation, a victim and / or driver involved in an automobile / motorcycle accident can also retain a private attorney, investigator, and engineer to conduct an independent investigation into the cause and preventability of the accident.
For more information on this topic, see 2 killed in hit-and-run motorcycle crash.