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St. Petersburg Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Hit and Run Accident on

September 13, 2010 - St. Petersburg, FL - Police are searching for the vehicle involved in a hit and run accident on September 13 that put a St. Petersburg bicyclist in the hospital.

Reports from WTSP10 News say the cyclist was in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after being struck at the intersection of 4^th Street and 73^rd Avenue North. The driver struck the cyclist and then fled the scene, and police are searching for the vehicle and driver.

The vehicle was described as a white or light colored sedan, most likely a Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable. It might be a 4-door, mid-90s style with dark tinted windows. The vehicle will most likely have damage to the right front fender and hood, as the cyclist was struck from behind.

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' 2009 Traffic Crash Statistics Report, there were 197,214 traffic crashes resulting in injury and 2,563 fatalities as a result of vehicle accidents in Florida.

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

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

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

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

The Law Offices of William K. Saron serve the St. Petersburg and surrounding areas for their personal injury cases, contact us today for help with your claim - 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947.

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