Bicycle Accident Kills Bicyclist After Being Hit by Two Cars - Typepad

A bicyclist was hit by two automobiles in Dade City in Saturday. The bicyclist was 29-year-old James C. Allbritton of Dade City.

According to the Tampa Bay Times, Mr. Allbritton was riding south on State Road 35, near Wilds Road, when he was struck by an automobile which was also being driving south. The impact sent Mr. Allbritton bouncing off of the vehicle and into the northbound lanes of the roadway. That's where he was run over by the second car. Mr. Allbritton was pronounced dead at the scene just before 11 p.m.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Allbritton family. It is hard when a loved one dies, but it is even tougher when the death is unexpected and caused by an accident. When a person dies in a car accident, bicycle accident or other type of crash, loved ones often don't get to say the good-byes they wish they could have said.

At the time of the crash, Mr. Albritton was riding on the correct side of the road. Florida law states that a bicyclist must ride as far to the right as practicable. It does NOT say as far to the right as possible. Practicable means capable of being done within the means and circumstances present. For safety, a cyclist should maintain no less than 2 feet of clearance from the edge of usable pavement to have room to maneuver around obstructions and to be more visible to crossing traffic.

Reports state that Mr. Allbritton was riding his bike in dark-color clothes and without a light. This tragedy should serve a reminder to all bicycle riders that it is important to take steps to be seen--wear bright clothes and put a light and reflectors on your bicycle.

Bicyclist, ride safely and motorists, drive safely watching out for bicyclist. Together, lives could be saved.

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Personal Injury Attorney Matthew Noyes represents those injured in bicycle accidents, car accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents and other types of personal injury matters. His Clearwater law firm ? Perenich Caulfield Avril Noyes ? is one of the oldest personal injury law firms in Tampa Bay. Call Attorney Matthew Noyes now at 727-724-7853 or simply click here to schedule a free case consultation.

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