When Edward Ira Sparks, 61, and his wife Judith Ann, 52, took their Honda Goldwing out to enjoy a ride in Polk County Sunday morning they could not have imagined it would be their last. Hit head-on by an out-of-control car, they were killed instantly, while the 19 year-old driver of the passenger car got away with light injuries. The distressing news only strengthens the resolve of the car and motorcycle accident attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert to defend the rights of crash victims who are facing terrible hardship caused by the negligence and recklessness of others.

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Davenport couple killed in collision with a car near Polk City.


Posted on Jan 15, 2011

Riding a Honda Goldwing motorcycle west on Deen Still Road east of State Road 33 on Sunday morning, Edward Ira Sparks, 61, and his wife, Judith Ann, 52, were hit by a Saturn car heading east crossing over into their lane. Both motorcyclists were killed on the spot.

The driver of the Saturn, Shawn Douglas Crosswell, 19, of Lakeland, apparently lost control of his car, according to a report by The Ledger.com and suffered only minor injuries.

The attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert are deeply saddened by this terrible news and express their heartfelt condolences to the family of the victims.

Once again, distressing headlines show the dangers of inexperienced, distracted or reckless drivers on Florida’s roads. The damage inflicted by such irresponsible behavior can be immense and victims of such accidents are often helpless, at times having to face grief, pain, suffering, enormous medical bills, loss of income and extensive material damage.

In the greater Central and North Florida area, the car and motorcycle accident attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert have the experience, compassion and determination to help victims defend their rights and obtain a just settlement.

If you or a loved one has been involved and hurt in a car or motorcycle crash caused by someone else, call immediately the Ormond Beach auto accident attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert for a FREE discussion of your case.

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