Motorcyclist Severely Injured During Hit-and-Run Crash on Gandy Bridge

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on July 18, 2023

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol working within Pinellas County are currently searching for the driver of a Tesla that was involved in a hit-and-run crash on Gandy Bridge last Sunday morning.

According to early incident reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, it was approximately 3:00 a.m. on July 16, 2023, when a yet-to-be-identified individual was driving a white Tesla Model 3 at a high rate of speed in the westbound direction of the Gandy Bridge. At some point along the bridge, the Tesla encountered a Suzuki GSXR-750 motorcycle that was being driven by a 20-year-old man from Tampa. The two vehicles were involved in a collision, which caused the motorcycle to overturn on the roadway. The driver of the Tesla fled the scene of the accident immediately after it occurred.

Several local law enforcement agencies and emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site, including authorities with the Florida Highway Patrol. Medical teams quickly transported the 20-year-old motorcyclist to the nearest hospital with severe injuries. No additional updates regarding his condition have been released to the press.

Upon closer inspection of the hit-and-run accident, investigators discovered bits of debris left behind by the white Tesla, which ultimately led them to an apartment complex located in Largo where the driver-in-question allegedly resides. The Tesla was confiscated by authorities and logged into evidence, however, the driver of the vehicle is still unknown.

If you have any relevant information regarding this severe hit-and-run motorcycle accident, please contact the closest police department, the Florida Highway Patrol at *347, or the statewide toll-free Crimeline at (800) 423-8477.

Here at the Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A., we have been dedicated to the compassionate representation of accident victims for over forty-five years and counting. We understand how difficult the road to recovery can be, especially for individuals who have suffered severe life-altering injuries, including internal bleeding, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, TBIs, amputations, or paralysis. We will fight for your rights so you can properly focus on the healing process.

If you would like to schedule a free 30-minute case evaluation, please contact us today at 877-FL-INJURY to speak with an associate.

James O. Cunningham

Since 1977, personal injury lawyer James Cunningham has provided effective legal advocacy to people who are injured through the negligent actions of another person or entity throughout the Central Florida area. He fights to obtain recoveries for his clients’ physical and emotional pain and suffering and pursues his clients’ personal injury cases with a commitment to excellence and impeccable preparation.