Cape Coral, FL (February 25, 2021) - A bicyclist suffered injuries after being hit by a suspected impaired driver in Cape Coral on Thursday. The crash took place around 7:00 a.m. on Old Burnt Store Road.

According to a report from officials, a 73-year-old female bicyclist was riding on Old Burnt Store Road when she was hit by a car. The bicyclist landed on the hood of the vehicle and the bike traveled more than 100 feet from the point of impact. The bicyclist was airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. She has not been identified at this time. An investigation is ongoing at this time. It is believed that either drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

There is no additional information available at this time.

When you or a loved one have been seriously hurt in a Florida traffic accident, you may feel as though your world has turned upside down. Negligent drivers are very prevalent on our roadways and driving while impaired is one of the most serious and dangerous forms of negligent driving behavior that can occur. Unfortunately, many motorists still choose to get behind the wheel after having too much to drink and, as a result, cause damage to the lives of innocent individuals. 

Our thoughts go out to the victim of this bicycle crash in Cape Coral. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.

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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