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Driver Hits and Kills a Bicyclist in Pasco County

August 15, 2011 - Pasco County, Fla - According to a report from ABC Action News, a driver hit and killed a bicyclist, in Pasco County, and fled the scene.

The fatal bicycle accident took place on Saturday, July 30, on CR-587 Moon Lake road. Jared Dey, 21, was driving south and failed to see a bicyclist going the same direction on the inside portion of the lane.

Dey struck the back of the bicycle which threw the victim from the bike, onto the windshield of Dey's car and then tossed forward into the northbound lane.

The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and it is still under investigation.

If you or a loved one suffered serious or fatal injuries as a result of a bicycle accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation through an injury claim. To learn what options are available and how you can protect your legal rights, you should immediately consult with a St. Petersburg injury lawyer.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.

As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

• single-car accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
• accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

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