Motorcyclist Dies in Accident Near Mall
An accident involving a van and a motorcyclist resulted in the death of the motorcyclist at the intersection of Sky Harbor Drive and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. The accident happened at approximately 11:00 p.m. on September 3, 2016. The motorcyclist was transported to Bayfront Health. The driver of the van was given medical care at the scene of the accident by EMS. This intersection is near the Clearwater Mall.
From an image of this intersection on Google Maps, Sky Harbor Drive is a very small sidestreet with a traffic light. Based on where the motorcycle landed on the sidewalk to the Burger King, I have to assume based on circumstantial evidence that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. Speeds on this street can be 45-50 mph. If the van made a turn (particularly a right hand turn) in front of the motorcycle from Sky Harbor Drive (probably on a red light), then the van's negligence would be the cause of this collision and would be legally responsible for a wrongful death under Florida law.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a Tampa Bay motorcycle accident, please contact a Tampa Bay motorcycle accident attorney for a free case review.
