Motorcycle Crash Results In Hit-and-Run Driver Sought By Police
A motorcyclist in west Bradenton was struck by a hit-and-run driver earlier in March
The hit and run accident occurred at the intersection of 26th Street West and 38th Avenue West around 1:45 a.m. The victim, John McKinnon, 27 of Bradenton Florida, suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash.
Mr. McKinnon was injured when he was thrown from his motorcycle after the hit-and-run driver made a left turn on front of him. The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a older model Oldsmobile with a blue top and white paint. The White Oldsmobile was damaged in it’s right front.
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking anyone with knowledge of the accident or location of the vehicle to to contact Trooper Barbara Ehrhart at 941-751-8350, ext. 31763.
About the Author
Education
Bernard F. Walsh graduated from the University of South Florida before receiving his law degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1978. During law school, he was selected to serve as a research clerk and intern for a Federal Judge and the U.S. Attorney's Office. He was awarded The National Book Awards for Constitutional Law and Professional Responsibility during law school.
Experience
Bernard Walsh devoted the next three years to trial work for the State of Florida. This provided him with the opportunity to concentrate on his trial abilities, with numerous high profile trials concerning serious felony crimes. Since 1982, he has exclusively practiced personal injury law and helped accident victims in and beyond Sarasota and Manatee Counties in Florida.
Mr. Walsh has been listed in Avvo, an attorney rating site, as Superb. LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell, an attorneys rating publication, has rated Mr. Walsh as very high legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Walsh is listed in National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and was inducted into Southern Trial Lawyers Association. He has also won the largest playground recoveries, one of the top three motorcycle recoveries, and the second largest daycare center recovery in the State of Florida. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is a group of attorneys who have achieved career case successes that include multi-million dollar recoveries, settlements and/or verdicts.
