Jacksonville, FL — November 27, 2024, a motorcyclist was killed as the result of an 18-wheeler accident at around 11:00 a.m. on Roosevelt Boulevard.
According to preliminary details about the accident, it took place at the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Allegheny Road at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station commercial truck entrance.
Investigators said that a motorcyclist, identified only as a man from Anna, TX, was going northbound on Roosevelt crossing Allegheny. A southbound tractor-trailer going southbound was turning left into the NAS JAX base entrance. Doing so, the motorcycle crashed into the side of the truck.
Due to the collision, the motorcyclist was killed. There did not appear to be any other injuries resulting from the crash. Authorities have yet to confirm additional details about the accident.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
This intersection appears to be controlled by a traffic signal, so it seems likely that finding out who had the right-of-way here is going to be crucial. That may seem like something authorities would immediately be on top of, and it’s possible they’ve taken those steps already and just never said more to the public. However, any crash involving a motorcyclist presents unique challenges because, frankly, people tend to be unfairly biased against riders. This can create significant hurdles between families and the answers they deserve.
I’ll give an example from a case I had not long ago. In that accident, police were blaming a motorcyclist for traveling at high speeds and weaving through traffic, leading to a crash with a semi-truck. The family wanted a second opinion because they knew their loved one to be a safe driver, and those allegations just didn’t add up. Well, through our investigations, it turned out the family’s instincts were exactly right.
Our findings revealed that the investigating officer was an inexperienced rookie who based their findings entirely on a witness statement. We went to speak to that witness, and their jaw hit the floor. The reports didn’t at all match what the witness had told the officer. What they had actually said was that the motorcyclist passed them on the left, then changed lanes to the right—a perfectly normal, reasonable maneuver. The officer, due to his inexperience and bias, misinterpreted this, ran with his new version of the facts, and ultimately blamed a victim for something that wasn’t their fault. Had it not been for the victim’s family trusting their gut and seeking out a second opinion, there’s no telling if the truth ever would have come to light.
To be clear, I’m not saying anything like that is happening here. It’s possible authorities are overlooking something or misinterpreting the facts, and it’s also possible they’re being thorough and ensuring there’s as much evidence as possible telling the story of what went wrong here. At the end of the day, it’s important for victims and families to consider the kind of answers they’re getting. If they feel things are making sense, and authorities are addressing their concerns, it’s likely investigations are being handled properly. Otherwise, if there are still doubts and unanswered questions, there could be something wrong that needs a closer look.
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