Dover, FL — Police say that the driver of a scooter suffered critical injuries after being hit by a car on Thursday, February 12, 2015. The accident took place on Dover Road, around 10:30 at night.
According to local reports, Jerome Townsley was headed southbound on Dover when he was hit by a Nissan Altima being driven by Alicia Gomez-Montejo.
Reports say that Gomez-Montejo was driving at about 30 miles per hour, and that she didn’t see Townsley as she was turning into her driveway.
Townsley was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. The headlight on his scooter was also not on. Paramedics took him to Lakeland Regional Medical Center. At last report he was listed in critical condition.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
Whether you’re in a car, on a bike or a scooter, or jogging, it’s important to take proper safety precautions when you’re out on the road. Being seriously hurt because of some small mistake would be a horrible that could have very serious and very lasting repercussions. However, while out on the rod, we’re really not just responsible for ourselves. We all have a duty to watch out for the safety of those around us, whether they’re in another vehicle, a pedestrian, riding a scooter, etc. Looking at accidents like this, it is possible for a driver to be held liable if it’s found that the reason for the accident was that they just weren’t paying enough attention to the road. While yes, there are things that people on the road need to do for themselves, but we also owe a duty to others we share the road with.
— Grossman Law Offices
