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Dangers of Vehicle Left Turns to Motorcyclist – Death of Biker in Hernando County (Brooksville) Florida

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A Brooksville, Florida motorcyclist is pronounced dead after sustaining fatal personal injuries from a two-car collision that occurred along County Road 476. Robert M. Reihsmann, 56, was driving his 1998 Harley Davidson which collided with a 1984 Ford F-250 pickup truck while the truck was pulling into a gas station parking lot. The driver of the pickup was identified as David J. Hicks, 20, of Bushnell, Florida. Bushnell was driving along the same road as Reihsmann and was making a left turn into a Circle K foodstore when Reihsmann’s Harley rammed into the pickup’s front end. Reihsmann was ejected from his motorcycle. He was transported to Tampa General Hospital where he was pronounced dead about 90 minutes after the initial collision occurred. If you would like to read more on this incident please see Motorcyclist dead after collision with pickup truck in Hernando County, Florida.
The article did not state whether the driver of the pickup was charged or whether or not Reihsmann was wearing a helmet. To read an article are the benefits of wearing a helmet please read Motorcycle Accidents Prompt Lawmakers in Iowa to Propose Helmet Laws for Adults and Children. Drivers need to stay attentive and keep their focus on the road, as well as be courtesy to other drivers or motorcyclists on the road. Obeying the speed limit, not driving aggressively or making aggressive lane changes, using turn signals and keeping distractions down to a minimum are just some ways drivers can make roadways safer for themselves and others.

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