Brooksville, FL (November 29, 2020) - A 59-year-old bicyclist was injured after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 41 in Brooksville. The crash took place around 9:40 p.m. on Friday, near Southern Hills Boulevard.

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene. According to a report, the bicyclist was crossing U.S. 41 when he was hit by a vehicle traveling southbound in the center lane. The bicycle had activated lights at the time of the collision. The victim was seriously hurt in the accident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver fled the scene following the accident and is still at large. 

The FHP is still investigating the crash at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call 813-558-1800 or *FHP. 

Hit-and-run crashes in Florida play a major role in the number of reported injury accidents each year. According to the most recent statistics, more than 105,000 hit-and-run accidents occurred in 2019. This number makes up about 25% of all total car accidents in the Sunshine State. Hit-and-run crashes often involve serious injuries and are caused by negligent drivers who flee the scene in an effort to avoid responsibility for their actions. 

We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured victim following this hit-and-run crash in Brooksville.

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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