St. Lucie County, FL (January 31, 2021) - Police and rescue officials responded to the scene of a bicycle accident in St. Lucie County on Saturday, January 30th. The crash took place around 4:45 p.m. in the 2300 block of Keen Road.

The Florida Highway Patrol and the St. Lucie County Fire District were among the first agencies at the scene. According to a report, a bicyclist was hit by a vehicle near the Treasure Coast International Airport. EMS arrived at the scene and transported the injured victim to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries. There is no word on what caused the crash to occur and the victim has not been identified at this time. No additional injuries were reported and it is not clear if charges are expected.

No further details are available at this time.

Florida experiences thousands of bicycle accidents every year. In 2018, there were 6,568 reported Florida bicycle crashes and 145 fatalities as a result of those crashes. For the first quarter of 2019, the state reported 1,695 crashes, 1588 injuries, and 40 fatalities. The ratio of injuries to crashes is quite high for bicyclists due to the fact that bicycles offer little protection from the impact of the collision. Riders involved in accidents with cars and other large vehicles are almost certain to end up in the hospital as a result of the collision.

We wish to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the individual who was hurt in this St. Lucie County bicycle accident.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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