Category Archives: motorcycle accidents
Breaking Down A Port St. Lucie Motorcycle Crash
In many other parts of the country, the number of motorcycle crashes begins tapering off in early fall. It is simply too cold to ride. But that’s not the case along the Treasure Coast. These wrecks continue almost unabated throughout the late fall, winter, and early spring months. The problem is a serious one…. Read More »
What You Need To Know About Motorcycle Crashes
In many parts of the country, motorcycle traffic begins declining in September and October as the weather turns markedly cooler. But here in the Sunshine State, motorcycle riders are out practically twelve months a year. Unfortunately, this means that motorcycle accidents continue almost unabated year round as well. Because they are completely exposed to… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Motorcycle Crashes
In many parts of the country, motorcycle traffic begins declining in September and October as the weather turns markedly cooler. But here in the Sunshine State, motorcycle riders are out practically twelve months a year. Unfortunately, this means that motorcycle accidents continue almost unabated year round as well. Because they are completely exposed to… Read More »
Hit-And-Run Suspect In Custody Following Deadly Crash
A 45-year-old man turned himself into authorities in conjunction with a fatal hit-and-run which involved a motorcycle. The crash occurred on northbound Interstate 95 near Palm City. According to various accounts, the tortfeasor (negligent driver) collided with a motorcycle, killing the 60-year-old rider almost instantly. Authorities initially identified the tortfeasor as a person of… Read More »
Fatal And Mysterious Motorcycle Crash
In many parts of the country, riders put their motorcycles into storage for about six months a year, but a recent case here in St. Lucie County serves as a sobering reminder that riders are out all year long in the generally mild Florida weather. A passerby happened upon the lifeless body of a… Read More »
Motorcycle Crash Season
In many parts of the country, the weather is so cold in the late fall, winter, and early spring months that outdoor activities, including motorcycle riding, almost grind to a halt. But that’s not the case on the Treasure Coast, as the days during this time of year may be shorter, but they are… Read More »
Getting The Message Out
An area teen is leading a silent protest to raise awareness about the dangers that motorcycle riders face on the streets of Port St. Lucie. In the last several months, one 17-year-old girl has lost her brother, a friend, and her boyfriend in separate fatal vehicle-motorcycle collisions. Two of these crashes involved motorists who… Read More »
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in St. Lucie County
A motorcycle rider is dead after a car pulled out in front of him and caused a collision. According to police and witnesses, 25-year-old David Staub Jr. was riding southbound on US-1 in the center lane, when another vehicle failed to yield the right of way and entered Mr. Staub’s lane. The collision force… Read More »
Serious Crash In Port St. Lucie
A motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a wreck with a motorist who was apparently making an illegal U-turn. Firefighters state that the motorcyclist was northbound on Southwest Bayshore Drive near its intersection with Southwest Lakehurst Drive, when a southbound motorist attempted to make a U-turn onto the northbound side. The driver pulled directly… Read More »
