Clearwater, FL (October 6, 2020) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Clearwater on Monday night, October 5th. The accident took place just after 9:00 p.m. on Keene Road near Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.

Police have identified the deceased victim as a 41-year-old man from Largo. The man's motorcycle collided with a car and then burst into flames following the collision. There is no word at this time on the cause of the accident or whether the driver of the car was injured. The identity of the motorcyclist has not been released. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time and it is not clear if any charges are expected to be filed.

There is no additional information available. 

Motorcycles can be a very dangerous and deadly mode of transportation. According to statistics, motorcycles make up about 3% of all registered motor vehicles, however, they also account for about 15% of all fatal traffic accidents in Florida. A motorcyclist has a much greater than 50% chance of being injured when they are involved in a crash with a vehicle and is likely to need hospitalization and extensive medical treatment.

Our condolences are with the victim's family following this motorcycle accident in Clearwater. 

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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