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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash At New State Road 50/State Road 436 Overpass

Cliffod Mayo, 29, was seriously injured in a crash early on April 22nd when his motorcycle was hit by a construction vehicle at the new State Road 50/State Road 436 overpass in Orlando.  Apparently Mr. Mayo was making his way down Highway 50 when a large construction truck being operated by Mervin Butts negligently pulled into Mr. Mayo's path.

The force of the impact caused Mr.  Mayo to be ejected from his motorcycle and on to the surface of Highway 50.  Although some media outlets reported that Mr. Mayo had been killed in the accident, information received in our office from a family member indicates that Mr. Mayo thankfully survived this crash.  The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting that charges are pending against Mr. Butts.

Those of us who live in Central Florida know that traffic has been affected by this large construction project for more than a year.  Road construction always creates some potential for accidents because traffic lanes are often altered, there are often additional barriers and other obstacles in place, and most importantly, there are construction vehicles moving in and out of construction areas.  Road construction operations have a duty to plan for this, and to train and remind their employees of this ever-present danger.

Our thoughts go out to Mr. Mayo and we hope for a speedy recovery from his injuries.  I have written a book that answers many questions that people have after a devastating automobile accident.  A free copy of the book, Asleep At The Wheel is available here.