It was with great sorrow that the staff at the local NBC affiliate announced that one of their own had been killed in a Fort Myers bicycle accident. Popular and respected, NBC2 Meteorologist Jim Reif had been in the Fort Myers television market for more than 30 years, and had…
Lee County is one of the most dangerous places in the country for bicyclists. Florida’s rate for bicycle accident fatalities is more than double the national average, and Lee has one of the highest rates in the state, with more than 11 cyclists killed and 230 injured since 2011, according…
A new safety plan unveiled by the Florida Department of Transportation seeks to put an end to the state being ranked as having the worst fatality rates for both pedestrians and those who ride bicycles. The Florida pedestrian fatality rate for 2011 was nearly double the national average, according to…
Lee County roads are getting more dangerous, especially for some of our most vulnerable travelers — pedestrians. According to The News-Press, there were close to 25 pedestrians killed on Lee County roads in 2013, compared to only 13 in 2012. Altogether, there have been more than 80 traffic-accident fatalities, well…
A bicyclist from Cape Coral was recently released from Lee Memorial Hospital following a September accident on Northeast Pine Island Road, according to the Fort Myers Beach Observer. According to officers, the bicyclist was heading west on Pine Island Road inside the marked bicycle lane when a passing SUV drifted…
A woman was killed, and two others were sent to the hospital, after a vehicle slammed into all three in a recent accident near the intersection of Willard and Fowler streets. According to the Pine Island Eagle, the accident happened at around 11:00 p.m. No charges have been filed against…
One moment, a 45-year-old Fort Myers bicyclist was enjoying a warm afternoon ride in Charlotte County. The next, his bicycle was clipped by a vehicle, throwing him into the air and causing him to suffer critical injuries. He was flown by helicopter to Lee Memorial Hospital, where his injuries are…
We often talk about drinking and driving but overlook the risks involved with drinking and walking. According to the Associated Press, more than a third of the pedestrians who were killed in 2011 reported blood-alcohol levels that were over the legal limit for driving. Our Fort Myers Beach pedestrian accident…
Bicycling safely around town is a cooperative activity, governed by a strict set of rules. Traffic rules incorporate practices found, through experience, to facilitate safe and efficient travel. Since not everyone has enough experience to appreciate the rationale of the rules, it’s important that our officers are making sure that…
With the summer season, residents and visitors to the area can enjoy some cycling fun. With the summer season, we should also use this time to review bicycling safety. It’s a move that could end up saving lives — especially young ones. Our Cape Coral bicycle accident lawyers understand that…