St. Petersburg, FL (December 14, 2020) - Police in St. Petersburg are investigating following a fatal motorcycle crash. The accident took place on Friday, December 11th on I-275, near the intersection with Roosevelt Boulevard North.

According to police, Kenneth Paul Adams was riding his motorcycle northbound when he collided with a car that turned into his path. Adams was rushed to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg where he died on Monday, December 14th. There were no additional injuries reported in the crash. The driver of the car has not been identified at this time.

There is no information on any potential charges. No further details have been released.

Motorcycles can be a very dangerous and deadly mode of transportation. According to statistics, motorcycles account for about 3% of all registered motor vehicles. Despite this, they also account for about 15% of all total traffic fatalities in our state. It goes without saying that the dangers of riding a motorcycle can be high. Florida motorcycle accidents can take place at any time and can leave victims and their families suffering in the aftermath. 

We wish to extend our condolences to the victim's family following this tragic motorcycle accident in St. Petersburg.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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