On August 25, a Kenneth City woman was struck and killed by a car while riding her bicycle on 66th Street, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Just after 3 p.m., 86-year old Bettie Deetz was riding her bike through the intersection of 49th Avenue and 66th Street, when a van turned left onto 66th street, blocking Deetz' view of oncoming traffic, including a 1991 Camry driven by a Pinellas Park man. After the van turned, the Camry then struck Deetz.
It was reported that Deetz was not in a crosswalk at the time of the accident, and she was taken to Bayfront Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. Deputies said there were no crossing signs at the site of the accident and no citations were issued.
Many people do not know traffic laws for bicyclists and most people involved in bicyclist/motorist accidents do not know their rights. These cases can involve not only the car insurance of the driver, but auto insurance of the bicyclist as well. The Law Offices of John T. Grove can inform you of your rights. If you have been in an auto or bicycle accident call us today for your free consultation and let us advise you of your rights to settlement.
