A 52-year-old Wildomar man tragically died early Sunday morning, about four hours after he was struck by a sedan while riding his bicycle, the North County Times reported. The accident occurred at about 7:50 p.m. on Grand Avenue, about 15 feet south of Blackwell Boulevard in Lake Elsinore. The bicyclist, identified by the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner as Mark Westwood, was taken to Inland Valley Medical Center where he died of his injuries shortly after midnight.
Cause of the Fatal Bicycle Accident
Very little information about what happened and who was responsible was available in news reports. According to the North County Times, a CHP dispatcher said drunken driving was suspected, and a technician was sent out to collect a blood sample from the driver of the sedan. However, it was unclear if anyone was arrested. The cause of the fatal Riverside County bicycle accident remains under investigation.
Bicycle Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
Accidents such as this October 3rd Lake Elsinore bicycle accident have unique legal issues. In situations such as this one, while the cause of the accident remains under investigation, the family members of the victims of this crash may benefit from speaking to an experienced and knowledgeable Riverside bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who specializes in bicycle accidents and who has successfully represented numerous victims and their families in bicycle accident personal injury and wrongful death claims, can advise the family of their best course of action to protect their legal rights following this devastating accident.
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