Bicyclist Dead in Mesa Crash
When a bicyclist is hit by a motor vehicles fatal injuries can be easily acquired. Bicyclists only rely on gear such as a helmet and pads to protective them during a bike accident in Arizona. But unfortunately, these safety precautions are not always enough to save a bicyclist’s life.
In recent news, a fatal accident happened Wednesday night involving a bicyclist and a car driven by a Mesa city councilman (AZ Family 05/19/2011).
According to Mesa police, the 24-year-old public official was heading west on McKellips Road between Mesa Drive and Horne at around 7 p.m. when he hit the bicyclist who reportedly crossed the street mid-block and rode in front of his vehicle.
The bicyclist was pronounced dead on the scene while the driver was unhurt.
Neither impairment nor speeding was a factor in the Mesa bicycle accident.
In a public statement, the councilman has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the victims and has stated his full cooperation with Mesa police in the ongoing investigation.
Bicyclists composed about 2 percent of the country’s 2009 road fatalities (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). A total of 630 bicyclists were killed in crashes that year while approximately 59,000 were injured. Figures for 2009 depict improvements in bicycle safety as bicyclist deaths decreased by 12 percent while injury cases were down by 14 percent compared to 2008.
If you have been a victim of a bicycle accident and are seeking compensation related to a personal injury, we can be reached at (480) 753-4534 for a free consultation.
