Fort Myers Florida I-75 Motorcycle Accident: Benefit to Aid Injured Teenager
Beef O'Brady's on Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers Shores in Lee County is holding a benefit to assist the family of a Fort Myers cheerleader seriously injured in a South Florida motorcycle accident. Elizabeth Selenke, 16, was riding on a motorcycle driven by her friend, Shawn Temple, 18, on Dec. 21, 2008, when the motorcycle crashed into a car at Palm Beach Boulevard and Interstate 75. Temple was killed and Selenke suffered serious injuries, including head injuries.
According to news reports, Selenke emerged from a coma and is recovering in a rehabilitation center where she receives occupational, speech, and physical therapy. Beef O'Brady's will donate 20 percent of their sales made on Feb. 8, 2009, to assist Selenke and her family with their medical expenses.
Why Florida Motorcycle Accidents Can Cause Serious Personal Injury and Death
Tragic accidents such as this one illustrate why motorcycle drivers and passengers are the most vulnerable motorists on South Florida streets, highways and interstates. When a Florida motorcycle driver is in an accident, that operator and his or her passenger have little to protect themselves from everything around them; they are physically exposed to traffic, the road, and the environment. This often stacks the odds against Florida motorcyclists if they have the misfortune to be in an accident with a car, truck, or SUV. Even single-vehicle accidents involving a lone motorcycle, where the operator loses control and crashes, can be catastrophic.
Many factors can contribute to a Florida motorcycle crash, including operator responsibility, the actions of other drivers, road and weather conditions, and whether the motorcycle was in good repair. As of July 2008, all motorcycle operators in Florida are required to pass the Florida Rider Trainer Program's Basic Rider Course before they can add the motorcycle endorsement to their Florida driver's license.
An experienced Florida motorcycle accident lawyer makes sure a motorcycle accident case is properly investigated and documented to determine who may be liable.
Benefit planned to help family of teen injured in crash News-Press.com Jan. 14, 2009
Loved ones try to wake teen from coma MSNBC.com Jan. 2, 2009
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