Levi Elmore Killed in Fort Walton Beach Motorcycle Accident
Maserati turns in front of motorcycle on State Road 85 in Fort Walton Beach
Levi Elmore, a motorcyclist, was killed in a vehicle collision on State Road 85 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on Friday, April 4, according to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department. The crash occurred around 8:05 p.m. in front of Dodge’s Southern Style, 1 Eglin Parkway Southeast. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and police pronounced Elmore dead. Authorities confirmed Elmore was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The Fort Walton Beach Police Department Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the crash.
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a motorcycle rider on April 4. The crash occurred about 8:05 p.m. in front of Dodge’s Southern Style, 1 Eglin Pkwy SE (State Road 85). The driver of a Maserati Ghibli was southbound on State Road 85 when its driver attempted to turn left across the northbound lanes. A motorcycle operated by Levi Elmore was traveling northbound in the center lane and collided with the vehicle.
National Legal Analyst Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal noted that "what's heartbreaking is that many fatal bike crashes happen because a car driver simply didn't look twice. Left-turn collisions account for forty-two percent of these tragedies because a motorcycle's narrow profile is hard to see."
The motorcyclist was ejected. It was confirmed by the police department that Elmore was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Fort Walton Beach Police Department Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating this fatal crash.
Under Fla. Stat. § 768.16-768.26, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. Florida applies modified comparative fault (51% bar). The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of death. Recoverable damages may include loss of support and services, loss of companionship, mental pain and suffering of survivors, and medical/funeral expenses.