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Memorial Service Held For Teacher Killed In Bicycle Accident

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

A memorial service held for a California man killed in a bicycle accident was attended by about 1,000 people in Fresno on August, 27.  Scott Nelson, a 41-year-old high school teacher was killed the week before when he crashed his bicycle into a teenage pedestrian, according to the Visalia times-Delta. Nelson also coached the high school football team where he was a teacher.  Students, as well as friends and family gathered to mourn the loss of the man who was beloved in the community. “He was more than a coach to me,” said Eric Morin, a former Mt. Whitney football player.  “He had a gift for helping young people.” Nelson was also an avid cyclist who friends described as a safe rider. “There’s a cyclist code that you have to learn when you start out on a bike and Scott was always willing to give me a tip or two,”…
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Portland Judge Hit By Car While Cycling

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to KGW News Channel 8 in Portland, a Multnomah County judge was injured in a bicycle accident on the early morning of August 25.  She was reportedly struck by a car on her morning ride, according to police reports. The victim—Judge Kathleen Dailey—was riding on Terwilliger Boulevard when she was struck while making a left turn.  She was taken to a nearby hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car was identified as 45-year-old Cynthia Farrell, and she was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device.  It was not determined whether or not Dailey was wearing a helmet. While this appears to be accidental, it likely was preventable.  Had the driver been alert and obeying bicycle safety laws this could have been avoided. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego bicycle accident attorney.

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CHP Looking For Suspect In Fatal Compton Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to the DailyBreeze.com, the California Highway Patrol is asking for help from the public in their search for a suspect who hit a 50-year-old man near Compton in a fatal hit-and-run bicycle accident.  The accident occurred on August 23 shortly after 9 p.m. The suspect was driving a black BMW and never even stopped, according to CHP Officer Patrick Kimball.  According to reports, the cyclist was crossing the street at the intersection of Redondo Beach Boulevard and Avalon Boulevard.  The victim, whose name is being withheld until his family can be reached, was thrown off of his bike and pronounced dead at the scene.  Investigators have not been able to tell who had the green light. Regardless of the circumstances of any bicycle accident, there is never an excuse to leave the scene.  The suspect will likely be apprehended.  Had he not left the scene, he may have not…
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