Phoenix Bicycle Accident Leaves 79-Year-Old Man Dead
As Phoenix bicycle accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about a 79-year-old bicyclist who was struck and killed by a vehicle on November 19. The cyclist was heading west on North 7th Street in the 19700 block, according to AZ Central, when a 2001 Honda station wagon heading south struck him. The bicyclist was transported to a local trauma center but later died of his injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the man’s family during this difficult time.
Phoenix Bicycle Accident Statistics
According to a news report in AZ Central, 467 Phoenix bicycle accidents occurred in 2009. Nine bicyclists were killed in those accidents and 423 were injured.
Arizona Bicycle Accident Law
According to ARS 28-735, vehicles must be at a safe distance of no less than 3 feet when passing a bicycle. When drivers violate this law, they can face a civil penalty.
Causes of this Phoenix Bicycle Accident
Police believe alcohol was not a factor in this Phoenix fatal auto accident. The 27-year-old driver of the Honda did not appear impaired, police said. As Phoenix bicycle accident attorneys, we see many cases in which motorists do not see and fail to yield to bicyclists. When a car hits a bicyclist, serious injuries and death often occur because of the weight of the car and the force of the impact.
Contact a Phoenix Wrongful Death Attorney
An experienced attorney at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. can investigate the scene of this Phoenix bicycle accident to determine who was at fault. The Husband and Wife Law Team look at skid marks, brake marks, and other factors to determine where the bicyclist was when he or she was hit. We also talk to witnesses and ask them where the bicyclist was, whether the motorist ran a red light or failed to yield, and if the motorist veered into the bicycle’s path. With this evidence, the team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. advocates for the victim’s family and obtains compensation for funeral costs and more. Contact us for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222.
