{"id":24651,"date":"2019-02-16T14:49:40","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T19:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rhinolawyers.com\/?p=24651"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:38:25","slug":"cyclist-killed-in-hit-and-run-in-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/cyclist-killed-in-hit-and-run-in-tampa\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run in Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"

A cyclist died after being struck by a car Saturday night, February 15, 2019. According to a Florida Highway Patrol officer at the scene, the cyclist was crossing U.S. 19 at Salt Springs Boulevard around 8:40 p.m. when he was hit. The 2004 Saturn Ion then drove off making this a hit-and-run<\/a> bicycle accident.<\/p>\n

Tragically, the cyclist died from his wounds, and police are looking for the driver of the Saturn for questioning. Police are asking anyone with information on the accident to call the FHP at (813) 558-1800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Bicycle Hit-and-Run Accidents<\/h2>\n

Anytime a cyclist is hit by a car and injured it can be traumatic for the cyclist. A car outweighs a bike and cyclist by about 20 times, and even a small impact can cause great injury. However, when the driver of the car flees the scene, it creates even greater trauma and risk of injury.<\/p>\n

When a cyclist or pedestrian is hit by a car, typically the driver of the car is uninjured and is able to render assistance and call for help. However, once the driver leaves, the victim is left to fend for himself or herself.<\/p>\n

This might mean a delay in aid or the injured is left vulnerable to a second impact. Also, the injured person can feel twice victimized, once by the collision and then by the driver leaving them laying on the street.<\/p>\n

Insurance Claims<\/h2>\n

In most collisions, the at-fault person is liable for the damages to property and to the person. However, in a hit-and-run, there are unknowns. First, it\u2019s difficult to assess blame when there is only one person\u2019s word for what happened. Second, even if the driver seems to be at fault, the fact that the driver\u2019s identity is unknown makes it impossible for the victim to make a claim against their insurance policy.<\/p>\n

Many questions arise such as:<\/p>\n