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Coral Springs, FL – Donna Marie Gilbert Dies in Bicycle Accident at Lakeview and Coral Ridge Dr

Coral Springs, FL - Fatal Bicycle Accident Takes One Life at Lakeview and Coral Ridge Dr

Coral Springs, FL (April 20, 2021) – A woman, identified as Donna Marie Gilbert, 53, was fatally struck by a motorist while she was attempting to cross an intersection in Coral Springs on Saturday, April 17. The crash was reported to have taken place at the intersection of Lakeview and Coral Ridge Drive while Gilbert was on her bike. 

The victim, identified as a Cypress Run Villas resident, was pronounced deceased a short time after the collision occurred. According to reports, it happened when Gilbert was crossing the intersection and was struck by a 2020 Toyota Camry traveling in the southbound lane of Coral Ridge Drive. 

Police in Coral Springs along with paramedics responded to the scene at around 8:10 p.m. on April 17. Gilbert was treated on-site and promptly transported to North Broward Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. 

The driver of the Camry remained at the scene and cooperated with officials. Police continue to investigate. 

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the victim at this time. 

Bicycle Accidents in Florida

When we think of vehicle and traffic accidents, we most often think of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other motorized vehicles. These types of crashes happen most often and pose more of a general threat to motorists. However, there are other types of accidents that also happen frequently. Florida is home to many bicyclists who enjoy riding year-round given the warmer climate. Of course, riding a bicycle can also come with some tremendous risks. Bicyclists are not afforded the protection that other motorists in larger, traditional vehicles have when they are involved in a crash.

According to more recent statistics, there 6,568 reported bicycle accidents in Florida in 2018. From this number, an astounding 6,175 people were injured and 148 were killed. In the first quarter of 2019 alone, there 1,695 bicycle accidents statewide, with 40 fatalities connected to these accidents. It is clear, then, that the rate of death and injury in bicycle accidents is extremely high. It is important for riders to use care and caution at all times in order to avoid becoming a victim of a catastrophic accident.

At Boone & Davis, we know that many victims of bicycle crashes in Florida are injured or killed in accidents that were not their fault. Given the number of negligent drivers on our roadways, these victims often suffer injuries because of the careless actions of a third party. If you or a loved one have been affected by a bicycle crash in Florida, our Florida bicycle accident lawyers are here to help you get the compensation that you deserve to help you move forward with your life.

We are standing by to take your call at any time. We offer free consultations to all potential clients. To schedule your appointment with a member of our team, please contact us using the link on our website or give us a call at 954-566-9919.

Note: Our team of writers for Boone & Davis Law utilizes secondary sources in the creation of these posts. These sources include newspaper reports, news stories, police reports, social media posts, and eyewitness accounts of injury accidents that take place in South Florida. The facts in these posts have not been independently verified by members of our writing staff therefore if you see any information that is not correct or is inaccurate, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can correct the information right away.  If you would prefer that the post be removed from our site, let us know and we will do our best to remove the post as promptly as possible.

Disclaimer: We have worked hard to become valued members of our local business community. Our law firm is providing this post for general information purposes and hope that through awareness, our community members will use the necessary precautions to avoid serious accidents like the one described in this post and prepare them should they find themselves the victim of a serious wreck. We want to honor those who have been victims of accidents in the state of Florida. The information provided in this post should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The pictures depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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