Bicyclist Struck, Killed By Car In Jupiter

JUPITER — A motorist struck and killed a bicyclist on U.S. 1 and was arrested on a charge of DUI manslaughter, police said.

Jupiter Police made a DUI arrest after the vehicle struck and killed a bicyclist. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver was a 32-year-old woman. She was placed in custody and charged with DUI manslaughter.

She is expected to face a judge soon.

This is a developing news story. An investigation is ongoing into the accident.

Comments:

Attorney Jason Weisser of Schuler, Halvorson, Weisser, Zoeller and Overbeck responded about the crash.  “That is a very busy intersections and drivers need to pay extra attention for pedestrians and bicyclists in that area.  Please be careful whenever there are bicyclist sharing the road with you as a vehicle driver.  Those on bicycles have rights to the road also.  Let my many years of fighting for the injured help you through this difficult time.  Call for a free consultation.”

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