Robert Ford, 62, dies days after motorcycle accident on Old St. Augustine Road in Mandarin, Florida
Modified Date:
Fri, 11/07/2014 - 6:04pmAccident Date:
Saturday, October 25, 2014Motorcyclist dies 11 days after crash
Both victims were initially taken to a hospital in non-life-threatening condition.
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A 62-year-old motorcyclist who was injured in a crash with a vehicle in Mandarin last month died Wednesday, November 5. Robert Ford and another person were riding a motorcycle on Old St. Augustine Road the afternoon of Oct. 25 when a vehicle crossed the northbound lanes of Old St. Augustine to make a left turn. The front of the vehicle struck the motorcycle, and the two riders were thrown from the vehicle. Ford died Wednesday from his injuries. Police said he was not wearing a helmet, but later information confirmed that he was.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Helmet UsagePeople Involved:
Robert Ford
Roadway:
Old St. Augustine RoadCity:
Mandarin, FLCounty:
Duval County, FLArea:
Jacksonville, FL
Comments
It's a VERY sad day. Bob
It's a VERY sad day. Bob Ford was an awesome man, friend, husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed.
He was also a world class
He was also a world class brother-in-law. Love , Dave.
OUR FAMILY HAS LOST A
OUR FAMILY HAS LOST A WONDERFUL MAN
Bob was kind, loving, generous and most certainly easy to love. He will be missed greatly and always remembered warmly.
Of note: Bob and his wife were both wearing helmets.
Thank you Sharon for pointing
Thank you Sharon for pointing out that the media report that Bob was not wearing a helmet was incorrect. I will fix our incident report on Accident Data Center. So very sorry for your loss.
BOB WAS SIMPLY THE BEST
BOB WAS SIMPLY THE BEST
He was a kind, loving and generous man and will be greatly missed. We all have wonderful memories and they will be in our hearts forever.
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