Citrus County Injury Attorney Blog
A 22-year-old woman from Crystal River was killed in an early-morning motorcycle crash Tuesday.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman died in a crash on West Fort Island Trail in Citrus County.
Troopers said the woman was a passenger on a 2012 Yamaha motorcycle just after midnight when the driver failed to negotiate a sharp curve, went off the road and collided with a tree.
The 30-year-old Homosassa man driving the motorcycle suffered critical injuries and remains at Bayonet Point Hospital.
The woman died at the scene.
Troopers said neither the woman nor the driver were wearing a helmet.
One in every five motorcycle crashes reported results in head or neck injuries. Head injuries are just as severe as neck injuries and are actually a lot more common. Research shows that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of neck or head injury. You are three times more likely to suffer an injury or death than those wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Florida laws are more lenient when it comes to helmet rules. A person over 21 may operate or ride upon a motorcycle without wearing a helmet if they are covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.
Not wearing a helmet does not stop you or any surviving family members from being able to hold the responsible party accountable. Our Citrus County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can work through the complexities of your case and work diligently to pursue damages. If you have sustained an injury or lost a loved one due to a motorcycle accident, call us today at or contact us online for a free consultation.