Orlando, FL (July 26, 2020) - A man suffered injuries following a bicycle crash that took place in Orlando on Thursday, July 23rd. The crash happened on East Colonial Drive at the intersection with Third Street.

Around 12:30 p.m., officials with the Orange County Fire Rescue were dispatched to the scene for reports of a bicycle accident with injuries. When crews arrived, they discovered a male victim lying in the roadway. The victim was riding his bike when he was hit by a vehicle. Crews rushed the injured bicyclist to a nearby hospital with traumatic injuries. There is no word on the cause of the accident at this time and there were no additional injuries reported. Updates on the bicyclist's condition were not immediately available.

An investigation is active and no further information has been released. 

Florida is home to many people who enjoy riding bicycles. With an accomodating climate, bicyclists enjoy getting out and riding their bikes at any chance they get. Riding a bicycle, however, comes with very clear risks. In 2018, there were over 6,500 reported bicycle accidents in Florida. 148 of these accidents resulted in death and over 6,100 injuries were reported. Many of the injured victims were seriously hurt and required hospitalization. Each Florida bicycle accident is unique and must be closely investigated. It is often the case that these crashes are caused by reckless and negligent drivers who are not paying attention to their surroundings.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and we hope for a complete 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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