Miami, FL (December 10, 2021) – The Miami Police Department reported to the scene of a traffic accident reported on Southeast 2nd Avenue on the evening of December 8. The wreck happened at around 9:00 p.m., according to information from officials.
Sources say that the crash happened near the 400 block of Southeast 2nd Avenue when a motorcyclist was fatally struck by a car. Police and EMS were observed at the crash scene shortly after the collision occurred.
The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on-site by responding medical professionals. The Miami Police Department, Fire Rescue and traffic homicide units were all seen investigating at the crash scene.
The identity of the deceased has not been released at this time. Authorities in Miami continue to investigate the contributing factors of the crash.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Motorcycle Crashes in Florida
According to A Safer Florida, a Florida organization dedicated to keeping Florida roadways safe, a total of 10,331 motorcycle accidents in Florida occurred in 2016. These led to 515 rider fatalities, 30 passenger deaths, and 8,256 injuries.
Florida leads the nation in the number of motorcycle fatalities and injuries that occur there yearly, according to the statistics provided by the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
From 1997 to the beginning of 2015, fatal motorcycle accidents across the US have increased from a low of just over 2,100 deaths a year to over 4,500 annually, reaching an all-time high of well over 5,000 in 2007. The yearly average now ranges between 4,300 to 4,800 nationally. According to these annual amounts, the number of motorcycle deaths in the United States has more than doubled during this time frame.
You could be dealing with a multitude of different issues after your involvement in an injurious car crash in Florida. Debilitating pain could result from being injured in an incident of this magnitude, as well as mental stress and anguish depending on the circumstances and severity of the wreck. Contact a Florida motorcycle accident lawyer to see how you can collect financial compensation if you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a motorcycle crash.
Wrongful Death Lawyers in Miami
Losing a loved one in an auto accident is, perhaps, the only thing worse than being hurt in an auto collision yourself. You may have recently lost a loved one due to a traffic accident caused by negligence. You may be wondering where to turn for justice. The law office of Piedra Law Injury Attorneys is made up of an experienced team of compassionate lawyers who work hard to provide justice to the families of the wrongfully deceased.
A wrongful death attorney in Miami will be able to hold the party responsible for your loved one’s passing accountable for their careless actions. In cases of gross/intentional negligence, punitive damages may be awarded to surviving family members. The sad truth remains that no matter how mindful we attempt to be in practicing safe driving practices on the road, we cannot guarantee that other drivers will return the favor.
If your loved one was killed in a crash caused by a reckless, negligent, or careless driver, contact the law office of Piedra Law Injury Attorneys to discuss your eligibility for financial compensation. Though nothing could ever make up for the loss of your family member, monetary compensation can ease the financial burden you may be facing in the wake of their passing.
For many years, the Florida car accident lawyers at Piedra Law Injury Attorneys have assisted numerous grieving family members to get the justice they deserve after losing a loved one. If your loved one was killed in a traffic collision that was caused by the careless actions of another driver, contact our law firm at 855-881-HURT (4878) in order to speak with a lawyer regarding your case. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing until awarded financial compensation. We look forward to helping you get the justice you deserve.
Note: This post was created with the use of secondary sources including local and state news reports, police traffic accident reports, various social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about accidents that take place in Florida. We do not independently verify all information, therefore, if you find anything that is not correct in our post, please notify our firm so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will also remove a post upon request.
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