Riverview, FL (December 12, 2020) - A 42-year-old man was killed in a crash between his motorcycle and another vehicle on Friday night in Riverview. The crash occurred around 6:00 p.m. on U.S. 301 near Pleasant Living Park Drive.

According to police, the motorcyclist was riding southbound on U.S. 301. At the same time, a 20-year-old man from Wimauma was traveling northbound on 301. The 20-year-old man tried to make a U-turn at the intersection but drove directly into the path of the motorcycle, causing a collision. The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car sustained only minor injuries.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating at this time. No one involved in the crash has been identified.

There is no additional information available.

Motorcycle crashes in Florida claim the lives of approximately 500 people each year. When you or a loved one have been involved in a motorcycle accident, your world may be turned upside down in a matter of seconds. Due to the severity of injuries sustained, many motorcyclists and their families often end up in difficult situations and are either grieving the loss of a loved one or facing a significant road to recovery.

We wish to offer our thoughts and condolences to the victim's family following this tragic motorcycle crash in Riverview. 

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 or personal injury that are 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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