Motorcycle accidents that involve collisions with larger vehicles often lead to disastrous injuries for the person or people on the motorcycle. Tragically, one motorcyclist’s serious injuries that he suffered in a crash on Tuesday proved to be fatal over the weekend when he passed away at the Delray Medical Center on Saturday. His motorcycle was involved in an accident with an Isuzu SUV.
According to the Sun-Sentinel:
“A Boynton Beach man died at Delray Medical Center Saturday morning after a traffic crash last week in the 800 block of West Boynton Beach Boulevard, police said.
Victim Joseph Williams, 28, was on his motorcycle Tuesday afternoon heading eastbound toward the intersection of Northwest Eighth Street when an Isuzu Rodeo made a left turn in front of him, police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said. Williams dropped his motorcycle and slid across the roadway.
Sergio Herrera-Pena, the driver of the Isuzu, struck the motorcycle, drove over Williams and left the scene, Slater said. Officers found Herrera-Pena, 32, of Lake Worth, less than five minutes later in the 700 block of Northwest First Avenue, still in the vehicle.
Herrera-Pena, who has never been issued a driver’s license, was arrested and originally charged with leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury and no driver license issued causing serious bodily injury. When Williams died, the charge was upgraded to leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death, Slater said.”
Clearly, the driver of the SUV faces serious criminal charges. He could also be liable for damages in civil court, and if you or someone you love has been harmed in such an incident, you need the help of Boca Raton accident lawyers who have years of experience in holding negligent or reckless drivers accountable. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Mon, Feb 8, 2010
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