ORANGE COUNTY -- A woman was tragically killed while biking home from work in Anaheim at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Orange County Register reports. According to Anaheim Police Sgt. Bob Dunn, the collision occurred Ball Road, when a white Ford SUV struck the bicyclist from behind. After the collision, the woman, who was also an employee at Disneyland, was pronounced dead at a local trauma center.
Cause of the Bicycle Accident in Anaheim
The October 13th fatal bicycle accident remains under investigation by the Anaheim Police Department. However, based on the information that was provided by the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times, it is unclear why the driver struck the bicyclist. Therefore, authorities investigating the collision will certainly look at numerous factors that include and are not limited to, the speed of the vehicle at the time of the accident, distracted driving through the use of a cell phone, eating, or even changing the radio station, and other negligent or reckless actions of the driver.
Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability
Collisions involving automobiles and bicycles can result in catastrophic injuries and death to the parties involved. Therefore, while the investigation of the accident is ongoing, family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a knowledgeable and experienced California bicycle accident lawyer. If police come to a conclusion that the driver is officially responsible for the collision, the family of the victim can take action in a wrongful death claim and possibly receive the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, future anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this devastating bicycle accident.
Sources: Orange County Register, Los Angeles Times
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