Altamonte Springs Man Killed in Orlando Motorcycle Accident

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on October 21, 2013

Florida Highway Patrol troopers report that an Altamonte Springs man was killed recently when his motorcycle was struck by a sport utility vehicle near Orlando. Troopers say that the 33-year-old victim was northbound on Rio Grande Avenue about 2:30 p.m. when a southbound Honda CRV driven by a 62-year-old Orlando woman turned onto 24th Street and struck the left side of the victim’s Suzuki motorcycle. The victim was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. Witnesses report that the rider may have been speeding before the accident occurred and that he and another motorcycle has just passed two other northbound vehicles before the accident occurred.

The impact of the collision turned the SUV onto its side, causing the driver to suffer minor injuries in the crash. Troopers have not yet announced whether or not the driver of the SUV will face any charges in connection with the accident.

In the coming days and weeks, we may learn additional details about the accident and if excessive speeds, aggressive riding, negligent driving, failing to observe the victim’s right of way and other factors contributed to this fatal accident. If any of these factors apply, that could determine to what extent the driver of the SUV is responsible for the accident and whether or not the motorcyclist was riding aggressively or recklessly. These and other factors illustrate the importance of having an experienced Orlando motorcycle accident attorney by your side if you or a member of your family is injured in a motorcycle accident.

An experienced Orlando personal injury lawyer like James O. Cunningham can launch an investigation of the accident and explain your legal options in plain language so that you and your family can make informed decisions about which course of action will be best of you. He has been helping injured riders and their families receive the fair and just compensation they deserve for more than 36 years and has the experience, legal skills and resources to help you receive the best possible outcome for your case. If you would like to schedule a free consultation with Mr. Cunningham, call him today at 877-FL-INJURY (877-354-6587) and get an aggressive Orlando personal injury attorney on your side!

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.