According to police reports, a St. Petersburg teen struck a pickup truck as he crossed Fifth Avenue on Monday afternoon. The driver of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma truck was unharmed. The teen remains in stable but critical condition in All Children's Hospital.
This accident accentuates the importance of vehicle-bicycle safety precautions. Cyclists should be sure to take their time in crossing streets and drivers exhibit patience in passing cyclists.
If you or anyone you know has been in a cycling accident, contact the St.
Petersburg personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A., at
800-931-8106