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Two motorcyclists sustained serious personal injuries after a biker allegedly ran a red light and was struck by a pickup truck in Sarasota, Florida. Ramon Perkins and Judith Carr, both residents of Rhode Island, were riding on their motorcycle when, according to witnesses, Perkins drove through a solid red light. Frank Prather, driver of the pickup, collided with the motorcycle as he was turning south onto Honore Avenue. Reports indicate Prather had a green arrow light. Carr, 43, was taken to Doctors Hospital and Perkins, 41, was transported to the Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Prather did not sustain any personal injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that alcohol was not a factor in the collision. For more see Two motorcyclists hospitalized after ran red light and struck by pickup truck in Sarasota, Florida.
Not only do Florida drivers need to pay attention while on the road but tourists need to pay extra attention to their surroundings. Visitors of the state of Florida are unfamiliar with the traffic patterns and local roadways. That unfamiliarity is a significant reason visitors to the area need to driver with caution.