Venice, FL (February 17, 2021) - Two people suffered injuries following a crash in Venice on Tuesday, February 16th. The collision happened around 1:20 p.m. along U.S. 41 south near the North Bypass.

Police and rescue crews responded to the scene. According to a report, a motorcycle with two occupants crashed in an unknown fashion. The two people riding the motorcycle were airlifted to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. There is no word on their conditions at this time and the victims have not been identified. Police are still investigating the cause of the accident. The identities of those involved have not been released.

There is no additional information available.

Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for motorists. According to statistics, a fatal crash takes place on our roadways about once every three hours. While we often take our safety for granted while in a motor vehicle, motorists should always be aware of their surroundings and should follow all reasonable safety precautions and guidelines in order to minimize the risk of a crash occurring.

We wish to extend our most condolences to the victim's family following this fatal motorcycle accident in Venice.

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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